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Cyber Crimes
Cyber crimes are offences that are committed using computers and smart devices connected through
the Internet. The victims of cyber crimes can be organisations or individuals. Most of the cyber
criminals use e-mails, social media websites or pirated software as a medium to trouble their victims.
It is important to remember that data once shared over the Internet is rarely deleted completely.
Cybercriminals use this data unethically to trouble their victims.
Let us discuss some of the most commonly used ways to commit cyber crimes.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying refers to the use of the Internet, e-mail, instant
messaging, chat rooms or social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter,
etc. to harass, demean, embarrass or intimidate someone.
Never share personal details such as age,
address, date of birth, etc. with unknown
people on social media.
If your parents/elders feel the need,
Never install unwanted software and
they can also contact the local police
apps like dating app, online games,
station to lodge a complaint against
etc. from unknown sources.
the cyberbully.
Some tips to
Try avoiding friend requests In case, any post hurts or upsets you,
safeguard from
from unknown people on social talk about it to your family or friends
Cyberbullying
media. instead of posting aggressive replies.
Convey your opinions carefully
Always be considerate and mindful
by choosing the right words.
of others’ feelings on sensitive
topics such as politics or religion.
We must be honest about our
identity. Never pretend to be
someone else.
Restrict the access to your personal data
on social media platforms. For example,
only your friends must be able to see any
pictures on Facebook.
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