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Introduction: Globally the social media platform are distributed widely and there is no proper control over it, makes it impossible ot fight against cyber criminals. Cyber security is an invention that's depict to secure networks and devices from external warning. It is a system of protecting computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, network and data from suspicious attacks. It is also known as information security. The risks manifested by cyber security come in 3 folds; cybercrime involves mono group or poly groups targeting systems ofr financial gain or lead to disturbances. Cyber-attack often includes information gathering related to political motivation. Cyber terrorism makes the people to show panic or fear in weakening the electronic devices. Through regular seminars, training programs and conferences the users and social media content providers can be educated about the cybercriminals and its consequences. The aim of the study is to assess the level of awareness of cybersecurity measures among nursing students at selected college. An Experimental research design was used in this study. A total of 30 students were selected by using Non probability convenience sampling technique. The modified standardized tool (CASM-S) was used to collect data. Conclusion:The findings revealed hence there is a highly significant difference between pre and post-test level of awareness among students at the level of p<0.0001. The researcher needs to understand the level of awareness of cybersecurity measures and its consequences of cybercrime