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    It is important to remember that data once shared over the Internet is rarely deleted completely.
                     Cyber criminals 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 Internet, e-mail, instant
                     messaging, chat rooms or social networks, such as Facebook,
                     Twitter, etc. to harass, demean, embarrass or intimidate
                     someone else.

                                                     Never share personal details such as age,
                                                      address, date of birth, etc. with unknown
                                                             people on social media.

                                                                                       Never install unwanted software and
                     If your parents/elders feel the need, they
                     can also contact the local police station to                     apps like dating app, online games, etc.
                     lodge a complaint against the cyber bully.                              from unknown sources.
                                                                  Some tips to
                          Try avoiding friend requests from      safeguard from        In case, any post hurts or upsets you,
                          unknown people on social media.        Cyberbullying         talk about it to your family or friends
                                                                                       instead of posting aggressive replies.
                          Always be considerate and mindful
                             of others’ feelings on sensitive                         Convey our opinions carefully by
                           topics such as politics or religion.                           choosing the right words.

                                                                                         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.

                     E-mail Spoofing

                     When someone sends e-mails that appear genuine from a trusted e-mail ID but in reality they're
                     not to be trusted.
                     For example, a user may receive an e-mail from a portal or social media platform where spelling
                     of service provider or email ID has been slightly changed.

                     For example,
                     mailto:customersupport@tridentportall.com.

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