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Avoid disclosing sensitive details like your address, phone number, or school name to unknown
                    individuals.

                    Carefully consider what you share and with whom, especially on social media.
                    Use privacy settings on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to control who can
                    view your posts.
                    Speak up if you experience or witness cyberbullying. Reach out to parents, teachers, or trusted
                    individuals for support.

                 Phishing

                 Phishing is a type of cybercrime where a fraudulent email pretends to come from a trusted
                 organisation. These emails usually contain a link to a fake website that prompts users to enter
                 sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, and usernames. This deceitful tactic
                 can lead to financial loss by stealing users' confidential information.
                 Measures to Avoid Phishing

                 Some of the measures that we can take to avoid phishing are as follows:

                    Be cautious of emails from unknown senders that ask you to provide personal information.
                    When making online transactions, check for a green lock icon in the browser's address bar to
                    ensure the site is secure.
                    Use a firewall, antivirus, and anti-spyware software to safeguard your computer.

                 Hacking

                 Hacking involves gaining unauthorised access to a computer system with the intent to damage
                 it or steal important data. Individuals who perform these actions are known as hackers, and they
                 are categorised into three types: white hats (ethical hackers), black hats (malicious hackers), and
                 grey hats (unethical but not malicious hackers).
                 Measures to Avoid Hacking

                 To protect  your  computer  and  online information from unauthorised  access, follow these
                 measures:
                    Set strong passwords for both your Wi-Fi network and computer.

                    Regularly update your passwords.
                    Keep your operating system and software up to date.
                    Avoid connecting unfamiliar devices to your computer.

                    Check the "View site information" option in your browser’s address bar to verify a website’s
                    security before accessing it.
                    Download apps only from trusted sources and review their permissions and authentication.

                 Spamming

                 Spam refers to unwanted e-mails sent by companies to promote their products, often in bulk.
                 These e-mails, also known as bulk e-mails, can clutter your inbox and may even carry viruses,
                 worms, or be used for cyber-attacks.



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