Factors Influencing Online Scams in Malaysia: University Students as Case Study

This study focuses on the factors contributing to online scam vulnerability among universitystudents in Malaysia. Its objective is to determine how the use of online platforms influencesstudents' vulnerability to online scams, assess the level of cybersecurity awareness, andevaluate the impact of negligence behaviours. The study will identify these factors to givethe needed insight for the development, prevention strategies and protective measures inonline security for students.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-05-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15487029
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Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
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Factors Influencing Online Scams in Malaysia: University Students as Case Study

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
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Factors Influencing Online Scams in Malaysia: University Students as Case Study

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Abstract

This study focuses on the factors contributing to online scam vulnerability among universitystudents in Malaysia. Its objective is to determine how the use of online platforms influencesstudents' vulnerability to online scams, assess the level of cybersecurity awareness, andevaluate the impact of negligence behaviours. The study will identify these factors to givethe needed insight for the development, prevention strategies and protective measures inonline security for students.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Multimedia University (MY)
Openalex Percentile: Top 38%
Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
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