The Effect Of Vulnerabilities And Threats On Home Computer Security In Nigeria.

ABSTRACT 

This thesis examined some security related issues that might be unknown to computer users in Nigeria. It addressed the security vulnerabilities and flaws in most popular home computer operating systems. The study also concentrated on important computer security issues like worms, spyware, viruses etc. The researcher used the survey method for data collection via questionnaire method; therefore the data collection system in the research is primary data. The research reviewed previous works and publications in this area (computer security) by looking at books, articles, and research reports etc. Data collected from the survey on Home Computer Security threats like Virus or Worms, Spyware, Firewall, Operating System, Internet & Email were subjected to multiple regression using SPSS software. The output displayed in the Anova Table 4.4 at 0.05 level of significance showed that there is significance effect of vulnerabilities and threats on home computer security in Nigeria. The research also revealed from findings that many home computer users in Nigeria do not practice security at all or are ignorant to practice security, while some users are unaware of different security vulnerabilities and the ways to combat them. The work recommended solutions to improve security and eradicate vulnerabilities and threats on home computers in Nigeria, the major solution being awareness through media, schools, public places and any other places where computer security is required. In conclusion, computer security issues are important when one considers national productivity and economic development through enhanced information and communication technology services in Nigeria.