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    Ransomware

                     Ransomware is one of the most dangerous forms of malware. It encrypts the victim’s files and
                     demands payment (usually in cryptocurrency) in exchange for decryption. Hospitals, schools, and
                     businesses across the world have been targets of ransomware attacks.

                     Identity Theft

                     Identity theft occurs when attackers steal personal information such as Aadhaar numbers, PAN
                     details, bank account information, social media credentials, photographs and email addresses. stolen
                     data can be used to open fraudulent accounts, conduct scams, blackmail, or impersonate the victim.

                     Social Engineering
                     Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical flaws. Attackers manipulate

                     victims using techniques such as pretending to be a bank officer, offering fake job opportunities,
                     creating emotional pressure and sending messages claiming "your account will be blocked”.

                     Online Frauds and Scams

                     The rise of digital payments has also increased financial fraud. Online scammers use techniques
                     such as fake UPI links, fraudulent QR codes, fake customer support numbers and fake online
                     shopping websites.

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                                               CREATE YOUR OWN CYBER SAFETY POSTER                       Century   #Creativity
                                                                                                         Skills

                     Prepare a colourful and attractive poster that highlights at least five important cyber safety rules. Use
                     short messages, drawings, or symbols to make a poster engaging and easy to understand.
                     Submit the completed poster in class.

                     REAL LIFE INCIDENTS OF CYBER THREATS

                     Cyber threats are not just something seen in the news; they may happen to students also. From
                     fake messages pretending to be from teachers, to school data leaks and online blackmail, these
                     incidents show how important it is to stay alert online. Read the following real-life stories that

                     remind us why cyber safety matters.
                     1.  Impersonated Teacher Tricked Students into Sending Inappropriate Photos

                          In  Nagpur,  a cybercriminal  hacked  a teacher’s WhatsApp  account  and sent messages  to
                        his 12-year-old students that  they  needed  to  send  semi-nude  photos  to  receive  a  `3,000
                        government  allowance. Few students  complied.  However, a parent  noticed  the suspicious
                        messages and reported the scam to the school and police.

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