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Never share personal details such as age,
address, date of birth, etc. with unknown
people on social media.
If your parents/elders feel the need, Never install unwanted software and
they can also contact the local apps like dating apps, online games, etc.
police station to complain about the from unknown sources.
cyberbullying.
Some tips to In case, any post hurts or upsets you,
Try avoiding friend requests from safeguard from talk about it to your family or friends
unknown people on social media. cyberbullying instead of posting aggressive replies.
Always be considerate and mindful Convey your opinions carefully
of others’ feelings on sensitive by choosing the right words.
topics such as politics or religion.
Be honest about your identity.
Never pretend to be someone
else.
Restrict the access to your personal
data on social media platforms. For
example, only your friends must be
able to see any pictures on Facebook.
Phishing
Phishing is a cybercrime in which an e-mail that falsely claims to be from a trusted organisation
is sent to a user. This type of e-mail generally contains a link to a website. When the users
open the link, the sender of the e-mail asks the users to enter their private information like
credit card details, passwords, and usernames on the web page. These fraudulent activities can
cause financial loss to people. In this way, they steal the personal confidential information of
the users.
Measures to Avoid Phishing
Some of the measures that we can take to avoid Phishing are as follows:
• Be cautious of e-mails from unrecognised senders that ask you to confirm personal details.
• While performing online transactions, look for a green lock icon at the address bar of the
browser window that indicates that the site is secure.
• Protect your computer with a Firewall, Anti-virus, and Anti-Spyware Software.
Hacking
Hacking is another common method used by cybercriminals to trouble victims. Using malware or
other tricks to obtain your e-mail ID and password, cybercriminals can gain access to your critical
information like social media accounts, bank accounts, etc.
Cybercriminals may also send offensive emails to the victim’s contacts via hacking the e-mail.
But not all hacking is destructive in nature. Some hackers use this technique for national security,
creating safer systems, etc. This is known as ethical hacking.
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