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Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying refers to the use of Internet, e-mail, instant
messaging, chat rooms or social networks, such as Facebook,
Twitter, etc. to harass, demean, embarrass or intimidate someone
else.
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, they Never install unwanted software and
can also contact the local police station apps like dating app, online games, etc.
to lodge a complaint against the from unknown sources.
cyber bully.
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 our opinions carefully by
of others’ feelings on sensitive choosing the right words.
topics such as politics or religion.
We must be honest about our
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 user names on the web page. These fraud 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 alert of e-mails that you receive from unrecognised senders and which ask you to confirm
personal details.
• While doing online transactions, look for a green lock icon at the address bar of the browser
window that states that the site is secure.
• Protect your computer with a Firewall, Anti-virus, and Anti-Spyware Software.
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