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WHAT ARE UNETHICAL PRACTICES?

                  Unethical practices refer to actions that are considered morally wrong or inappropriate, either
                  for an individual, profession, or industry. Such actions are often categorised as cybercrimes.
                  Common examples include stealing someone's bank details or spreading viruses. Let's explore
                  some specific unethical practices one by one.
                  Plagiarism

                  Plagiarism involves taking someone else's work and presenting it as your own without giving
                  proper credit. For example, if you download a PowerPoint presentation on cybercrime from the
                  Internet and present it as your own work without citing the source, that is plagiarism.
                  According to Dictionary.com, plagiarism is:

                     An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author
                     without authorisation.
                     Representation of that author's work as one's own.
                     Not giving credit to the original author.
                  Measures to Prevent Plagiarism

                  We should take the following measures to avoid plagiarism:

                     Always acknowledge the source of your information. This process is known as citation and
                     helps avoid plagiarism.
                     Enclose any direct quotes from other sources in quotation marks.
                     Rewrite information in your own words according to your requirement to avoid plagiarism.
                     At the end of your document, list all sources and links where you obtained your information.
                  By adhering to these practices, you can ensure that you use information ethically and respect for
                  the original creators.
                         Boost Bits


                   A reference page is the final page of a document where you list all the sources you consulted
                   for gathering information.


                  Cyberbullying

                  Cyberbullying involves using electronic devices like smartphones, computers, and tablets to
                  harass or harm others. Also known as online bullying, it includes:
                     Mocking or belittling someone on public platforms.
                     Sending offensive or insulting emails and text messages.

                     Posting photos of individuals online without their consent.
                     Threatening or blackmailing others through digital messages.
                  Measures to Stop Cyberbullying


                  The measures which we can take to protect ourselves from being a victim are as follows:
                     Be cautious about sharing personal information online, as it can be misused by others with
                     harmful intentions.


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