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These emails are not to be trusted and one must not reply to them with any personal information.
Further, these mails must be immediately deleted from e-mail account to avoid accidental access
in future.
Preview your messages
before opening them.
Some tips to
Use reputable websites safeguard from Do not open doubtful
to download files. Spamming e-mails.
Don’t reply to a
Spam e-mail.
Hacking
It is another common method used by cybercriminals to trouble victims. Using malware or other
tricks to obtain your e-mail ID and password, cybercriminals can gain access to your critical
information like social media accounts, bank accounts, etc.
Cybercriminals may also send offensive emails to the victim’s contacts via hacking the e-mail.
But not all hacking is destructive in nature. Some hackers use this technique for national security,
creating safer systems, etc. This is known as ethical hacking.
Tech Fact
Cracking refers to the act of breaking into systems to steal or destroy data. Crackers may
disturb applications by using malware or changing the program of the applications.
Keep a strong password for your Wi-Fi
connection and keep it changing regularly.
Some tips to
Always download Trusted safeguard from Don’t plug in to devices
Apps from Internet and check Hacking you are not sure about.
permissions and authentication.
Always look at the green lock sign ( ) and
htttps at the address bar of the window before
accessing any website to check if it is secure.
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