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Sometimes, cyberbullying happens alongside face-to-face bullying. If you or someone you know
                 is facing this issue, then please report these instances to someone you trust.
                 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  a  cybercrime  where  attackers  deceive
                                                             individuals  into  sharing  sensitive  information  by
                                                             pretending to be a trustworthy source. They often use
                                                             emails, texts, or social media messages that seem to
                                                             come from banks, social media platforms, or retailers.
                                                             These messages create urgency, asking users to verify
                                                             details, claim a prize, or address security issues to trick
                                                             them into providing 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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