Page 10 - CG_v2.1_flipBooks_class_6
P. 10

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, X (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.



                   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 cyber bully.
                                                              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 our 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.



                       8     Computer Genius (V2.1)-VI
   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15