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Cyber Crimes
y er crimes are offences that are committed using computers and smart de ices connected through
the nternet. The ictims o cy er crimes can e organisations or indi iduals. ost o the cy er
criminals use e mails social media e sites or pirated so t are as a medium to trou le their ictims.
t is important to remem er that data once shared o er the nternet is rarely deleted completely.
y er criminals use this data unethically to trou le their ictims.
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.
e er share personal details such as age
address, date of birth, etc. with unknown
people on social media.
If your parents/elders feel the need,
e er install un anted so t are 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 a oiding riend re uests 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 o posting aggressi e replies.
on ey our opinions care ully
Always be considerate and mindful
by choosing the right words.
o others eelings on sensiti e
topics such as politics or religion.
We must be honest about our
identity. e er pretend to e
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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