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There are several websites on the Internet that have violent videos and images. This type of
content disturbs the mental health of children.
It is a wastage of time as with the excessive use of the Internet people get addicted to it and
spend lots of time on surfing.
Internet has also increased the cases of virus attacks. Users can lost their data and programs
in these virus attacks.
We share our personal information over the Internet that can be misused by cyber criminals to
harm you.
Cyber Crime is a criminal activity that has become greatest threat.
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.
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
Restrict the access to your identity. Never pretend to be
personal data on social media someone else.
platforms. For example, only
your friends must be able to see
any pictures on Facebook.
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