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Cyberbullying

                 Cyberbullying is  a form of bullying that occurs
                 through  digital  technologies.  It  can  take  place  on
                 any  digital platform,  like social media, messaging
                 platforms,  gaming platforms, mobile phones,  etc.
                 It  includes  sending,  posting,  or  sharing  negative,
                 harmful, or private information about someone else
                 causing embarrassment or humiliation.
                 A person who is facing cyberbullying may develop anxiety, depression, and other stress-related
                 disorders. Sometimes cyberbullying may lead to unlawful or criminal behaviour also.


                                                       Phishing
                                                       Phishing is an online scam where criminals pretend to be
                                                       trusted  sources  to  steal  sensitive  information.  They  often
                                                       use fake emails, texts, or social media messages from banks
                                                       or  retailers. These messages  create  urgency,  asking users
                                                       to confirm details or claim prizes. The aim is to trick people
                                                       into sharing personal information.

                                                       Phishing can have significant negative impacts on individuals,
                                                       businesses, and organisations:

                    It leads to the stealing of personal information like credit/debit card details, pin numbers,
                    bank account details, security codes etc.

                    All this personal information stealing will lead to unauthorised transactions or fraud.
                    Being  a  victim  of  phishing  can  cause  emotional  distress,
                    anxiety,  and  loss  of  trust  in  online  communication  and
                    transactions.
                 Cyber Stalking

                 Cyber stalking means to harass, stalk or even threaten someone
                 using a digital medium  like email, social media, instant
                 messaging, or any other online platforms.
                 Typical examples of cyberstalking include:

                    Sending unwanted, frightening, or obscene emails, or text
                    messages.
                    Harassing or threatening someone on social media.
                    Tracking someone’s computer and even location.

                 Hacking

                 Hacking refers to the unauthorised access to a computer system or a network for the purpose of
                 stealing the data, altering the system configurations, or having access to the system, which may
                 cause disruption to computer systems or networks.



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