Cybersecurity issues on web-based systems in Nigeria: M-learning case study

There is a rapid growth of the application of mobile devices as a learning aid especially in developing countries such as Nigeria largely due to affordability, interest and availability of mobile handheld devices. Though web-based learning systems such as m-learning are used nowadays to support several learning activities and learners are generally willing to use the devices for learning, cybersecurity negligence poses a huge threat to this beneficial system. This work used questionnaires and interview survey approaches to obtain lecturers and students´ opinion and standpoints on the harmful effects of cybersecurity negligence on m-learning as well as possible solutions to the menace of cybersecurity threats. The results of this study identified harmful effects of cybersecurity negligence in m-learning. Also, mitigating approaches were proposed to counter cybersecurity issues on m-learning. It was recommended that appropriate plan and implementation of systems applied in web-based learning must have sufficient cybersecurity administration for m-learning platforms. This must be considered for enhanced learning, efficiency, satisfaction and acceptability of m-learning solutions.