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This study examines the implications of cybercrime and weak cybersecurity defense for Nigeria's national security and digital economy from the perspective of nontraditional discourse within international security debates. The research adopted a qualitative approach to data collection and analysis, with both primary and secondary source data employe...
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... addition to data presented earlier, we should note that digital growth indicators from 2019 to 2020 show that mobile connections increased by 12 million (+7.7 percent), the number of internet users grew by 2.2 million (2.6 percent), and active social media users increased by 3.4 million (14 percent). These data substantiate the conclusion that Nigeria has been going digital rapidly in recent years: for example, from 2013 to 2019 the number of internet users increased from 51 million to 93 million, as seen in figure 2. And yet, not all of our sources viewed the prospects of and challenges to cybersecurity in Nigeria in identical ways. ...
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... Hamisu et al (2021) revealed that despite government efforts, the threat of cybercrime in Nigeria is still high, as criminals continue to take advantage of flaws in socio-technical systems. Sule et al. (2021) observed that cybercrime is unchecked and thriving in Nigeria. They believed a learning system in an online environment will deter cybercrime. ...
... It is a diagrammatic way of exploring, acknowledging, and defining the messy problem situation. Cybercrime is flourishing in Nigeria undetected (Sule et al, 2021;Bello, 2017;Omodunbi et al, 2016). There is poor equipment for the detection and prevention of cybercrime in Nigeria (Omodunbi et al, 2016). ...
... Also, a low knowledge base resulting from low research into cybercrime and increasing dependence on online activities creates new possibilities and vulnerabilities for criminal behaviour to thrive (Marttila et al, 2021). The increase in successful cybercrime in commercial banks alone up to 537 per cent is an incentive for cybercrime increase (Sule et al, 2021;Ogunjobi, 2020;Eya and Odo, 2019). The motivation to indulge in cybercrime is the desire the acquire wealth as quickly as possible (Ho and Luong, 2022;Sule et al, 2021;Ogunjobi, 2020). ...
Social learning is still useful in explaining criminal behaviour. Cybercrime is on the increase in Nigeria, with a 537 per cent growth in attacks on commercial banks alone in 2017. Cybercrime in Nigeria is heterogeneous; therefore, cybercrime studies interest policymakers, businesses, and researchers. This study used the Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) to assess cybercrime in Nigeria within the framework of social learning. SSM revealed incentives for cybercrime and actions needed for cybercrime deterrence. Some incentives revealed in the study include poor family religious attitude, unemployment, poor law enforcement capabilities, poor legal framework, and victims' vulnerabilities. Incentives create a favourable environment for cybercrime growth. We found that improved government actions in legislation, law enforcement, and socioeconomic conditions will lead to cybercrime deterrence. Further findings revealed that an improvement in awareness, knowledge, and information on cybercrime will reduce victims' vulnerability to cybercriminal attacks. We conclude that SSM can provide a holistic method for solving the cybercrime problem in Nigeria. It brings out definitive actions to be taken by actors toward cybercrime deterrence in Nigeria. We recommend the use of SSM in solving unstructured cybercrime problems in Nigeria.
... Ransomware attacks, which target businesses and critical infrastructure, are increasingly common. Online platforms are often used for cyberbullying and harassment of individuals, especially women and children [7]. These are just a few examples of the diverse and pervasive nature of cybercrime in Nigeria. ...
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... The potential victim of cybercrime exhibits two types of vulnerability: first, those outlined by criminological theories like L-RAT and SCT; second, those resulting from the deregulated, compulsive usage of the Web access device (smartphone in our work). Also, (Babayo, Bakri, Usman, Mohammed, & Muhammad, 2021), examined the implications of cybercrime and poor network security for Nigeria's digital age and national security from the perspective of alternative existing international discourse talks, using qualitative methodology, the study suggests that in order to deter crime, improve national security, and foster the digital economy, Nigeria should take steps to fortify its digital and cyber environment. ...
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Purpose: The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of cyber-security on fraud prevention in Nigerian commercial banks. Method: The researcher collected primary data through the interview (WhatsApp video call) conducted with the senior employees of the respective commercial banks who know the subject matter. Result: The outcomes of the research demonstrated that cloud security statistically increases fraud prevention in Nigeria; also, that application security statistically increases fraud prevention in Nigeria. Contributions: it was suggested that Nigerian financial industry should be able to effectively detect fraudulent transactions and prevent them from causing financial or reputational damage to the customers or other financial institutions (FI), also, there should be a special awareness program to educate the public on how to always use strong passwords for their devices to prevent hacking, loss of money, or other resources. Novelties: The variables adopted in this study as well as the sample size, results, and recommendations have not been used by eminent scholars in this manner. Limitations: the results of this study would be limited to commercial banks in Nigeria, and therefore may not apply to other sectors of the economy. Similar studies were suggested to be carried out, covering other sectors of the economy to validate these results. Keywords: 1. Cyber Security 2. Cloud Security 3. Application Security 4. Fraud Prevention 5. Commercial Banks
The prevalence of cybercrimes in Nigeria has exhibited a consistent upward trajectory in recent years. This paper aims to offer a comprehensive assessment of the rate of cybercrime and cybersecurity incidents in Nigeria over a specified period. The study utilizes data sourced from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) as well as a distributed survey administered to a diverse cohort of students, staff, and workers. Employing basic statistical analysis and nearest neighbour analysis, the study's findings reveal a significant surge in cybercrime rates in recent times, particularly within sectors encompassing social, financial, and educational domains, among others. Furthermore, there are indications that cybercrimes may continue to escalate exponentially in the future, unless substantial countermeasures are implemented. Despite the commendable efforts of smaller stakeholders and institutions to combat such malfeasance, a substantial coordinated response is imperative. This research underscores the persistent increase of cybercrime over time, largely attributed to inadequate action from government bodies, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. Consequently, it is recommended that law enforcement agencies and regulatory entities intensify their efforts to monitor and address these criminal activities. Ultimately, proactive initiatives should be directed towards safeguarding the most vulnerable demographic groups against cybercrime victimization.
