Smartphone Users' Information Security Practices in Libya A Study of Sebha University Students

الملخص

In today's digital age, smartphones have clearly become indispensable tools. With such a large number of people using smartphones unknowingly, the security risk increases significantly. therefore, this study aims to understand the behavior of students at Sebha University in Libya in relation to information security when using smartphones. A quantitative survey approach used to examine students' strategies to avoid various security threats. A total of 280 students took part in the study, and the collected data was analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques. Based on the study results, Sebha University students are relatively safe when it comes to carrying out disaster recovery, avoiding harmful behavior and using helpful telephone settings and add-on utilities. In addition, this study shows that not all students behave safely when using different safety features in the same way, and that there are some differences depending on age and gender. It is recommended that the university focus on instructing and advising students on best practices for using smartphones.