Case Study

Cybercrime Awareness and Digital Literacy among Undergraduate College Students: A Regional Empirical Study

Abstract

The rapid digitalization of higher education has increased students’ exposure to cyber threats. This study investigates the level of awareness of cybercrime among undergraduate students. A total of 300 students were selected from Government Arts College, Thiruverumbur; Jamal Mohamed College; and Anna University College of Engineering, Trichy using stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using percentage analysis, mean, standard deviation, independent sample t-test, ANOVA, and correlation analysis. The findings indicate moderate overall awareness, higher technical knowledge among engineering students, and significant gender and institutional differences. Legal literacy and reporting awareness remain comparatively low. The study recommends integrating cyber safety education into undergraduate curricula.