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    Bad Things Cybercriminals Do Online

                      Some of the bad things cybercriminals do on the Internet are as follows:

                          Steal personal data: Cybercriminals  may  try  to
                           take  your  name, address,  password  or school
                           details. They use tricks to get this information.

                                                              Send fake messages: They sometimes send emails
                                                           or messages  that  look real. These messages may
                                                           ask you to click on a link or share your details.

                          Hack accounts: Cybercriminals try to break into online
                           accounts like games or email to steal information or

                           change settings.

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                        1.  Your passwords are like the                    to your online world.

                        2.  Always create strong                    with letters, numbers and symbols.
                        3.                 is part of your personal data because it identifies who you are.

                      Ways They Fool People

                      Cybercriminals use different tricks to fool people online. The common ways they try
                      to trick others including:

                          Fake gifts or prizes: Cybercriminals may trick you by saying you have won a

                           prize, but it is a lie to steal your information.

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