Continuous assessment for a 300 level mass communication student:

NAME: Bojuwoye Oyinkansola Dorcas 

MATRIC NO: 230902059

                               CYBERSECURITY 

One Click:

   She was lying on her bed late at night, scrolling through her phone when a message suddenly appeared. It claimed to be from her bank and warned that her account would be suspended if she did not update her details immediately. The message looked real, complete with the bank’s logo and a convincing tone. Feeling pressured and afraid of losing access to her account, she clicked the link and entered her login details. To her, it felt like a normal online activity, showing how much people trust technology in their daily lives.

   The next morning, panic set in. She received notifications that her email password had been changed, strange messages were sent from her social media accounts, and money had been withdrawn from her bank account. This incident is an example of a phishing attack, where cybercriminal use fake messages or websites to trick users into revealing personal information. Another example of weak cybersecurity was her use of the same password across different platforms, which made it easier for the attacker to gain full access to her digital life.

   Cybersecurity, which is the practice of protecting computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access or attacks, could have prevented most of these problems. It uses tools like firewalls, antivirus programs, and two-factor authentication to keep information safe. 
   
However, the situation also highlighted the positive role of cybersecurity. When she contacted her bank, their security system quickly blocked further transactions and began an investigation. She was advised to enable two-factor authentication, which requires an additional verification code before access is granted. She also installed security software and learned how to identify suspicious emails and links. These measures helped protect her accounts from future attacks.In her case, cybersecurity measures helped recover some accounts and prevent further loss. She learned to recognize suspicious emails, create strong passwords, and enable extra security features on all her devices.

   In conclusion, cybersecurity is very important in today’s digital world. While technology provides speed and convenience, it also exposes users to risks if they are careless. Her experience showed that awareness, strong security practices, and responsible online behavior are necessary. Sometimes, all it takes is one click to change everything.