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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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