Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards Internet Safety and Security Among Generation Z in Malaysia: A Conceptual Paper

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10.2991/978-2-494069-61-9_2How to use a DOI?

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Cybersecurity; Cybercrime; KAP Model; Generation Z; Internet Safety

Abstract

Rapid advances in computer networking and digital technology provide various benefits to human life, but they are not without negative consequences, such as cybercrime. According to the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF), the total losses recorded in regard to cybercrime for 2019 and 2020, were RM305 million and RM247 million, respectively. In addition to that, cybercrime statistics indicate that the younger generation does not always behave ethically when engaging in online activities, and thus any internet users have the potential to become a victim. Therefore, the objectives of this research are 1. Identify the knowledge pattern of generation Z 2. Identify the attitude pattern of generation Z 3. Identify the practice pattern of generation Z based on knowledge about cybersecurity and cybercrimes programs 4. Identify the technology acceptance of generation Z 5. Examine the relationship between the pattern of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of generation Z 6. Examine the differences in knowledge, attitude, practice, and technology acceptance of generation Z based on socio-demographic factors. This research will be carried out using quantitative approaches, and a vast amount of data will be obtained and then investigated empirically. The researcher will use questionnaires as the primary tool for collecting crucial data/information, and the questionnaire will be distributed to the intended respondents via Google Forms.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Azham Md Jahid Shari
AU  - Mokhtarrudin Ahmad
AU  - Raja Razana Raja Razali
AU  - Aznul Fazrin Abu Sujak
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/26
TI  - Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards Internet Safety and Security Among Generation Z in Malaysia: A Conceptual Paper
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication, Language, Education and Social Sciences (CLESS 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 4
EP  - 10
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-61-9_2
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-61-9_2
ID  - Shari2022
ER  -