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Abstract
In todays digital age, cyber threats are evolving unprecedentedly, turning awareness into a frontline defence against attacks. Our study explores how college students perceive and handle these risks by exploring their everyday digital habits, knowledge gaps, and potential weak spots. Through a survey spanning multiple academic fields, we examined not only how students recognize online dangers but also whether they consistently apply safeguards like strong passwords or phishing detection. What emerged was a clear picture: many lack crucial knowledge about basic security practices, leaving them exposed. These insights highlight an urgent need for universities to rethink their approachintegrating hands-on cybersecurity training and updating policies to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world safety.
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Copyright © 2025 Dr. Sonam Kaushik. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
