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    2.  Prevents financial loss: Cybercriminals often try to:

                              Steal money through fake links                       Trick people with phishing emails
                              Hack bank accounts

                         Strong cybersecurity helps prevent financial fraud and keeps online transactions safe.

                      3.  Ensures  safe online  communication:  We send messages,  attend  classes, and share files
                         online. Cybersecurity ensures:
                              Chats are private                                    Online classes are safe

                              No one can spy on communication

                      4.  Supports safe online learning and working: Cybersecurity makes sure that:
                              Online meeting links are safe                        Homework files are not infected

                              School or office accounts are secure

                      5.  Protects social media accounts: Hackers try to break into accounts to steal photos, post
                         harmful content, or bully others. Cybersecurity practices like strong passwords, two-factor
                         authentication, and privacy settings help protect social media accounts.

                      6.  Keeps devices safe from viruses: Viruses, malware, and ransomware can:

                              Slow down devices                                    Delete important files
                              Lock the system until payment is made

                         Cybersecurity tools like antivirus software help protect against these threats.

                      7.  Builds a safe digital society: When everyone follows cyber safe habits:
                              Online spaces become safer                           Cyber crimes reduce

                              People become more confident using technology

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                                               WHAT WENT WRONG?                                      Century   #Critical Thinking
                                                                                                     Skills

                      Read the following short story carefully:
                      “Karan received a message saying that his account would be blocked. The message contained a link
                      asking him to ‘verify his identity’. Without checking the source, Karan immediately typed his username
                      and password on the website. The next day, he discovered that his social media account has been hacked,
                      and unwanted messages were sent to all his friends.”

                      After reading, answer the following questions:
                      1.  What mistakes did Karan make?
                      2.  Which cybersecurity rule applies?

                      3.  What should he have done?

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