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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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