Cybercrime involves illegal activities that use computers and electronic technology. Some common types of cybercrime include hacking to access personal information, theft by illegally downloading copyrighted content, cyber stalking through online harassment, and child soliciting or abuse by predators contacting minors online. Identity theft has also increased with more online transactions. Cyberbullying is bullying that occurs through electronic means such as phones, computers, and social media. Victims of cyberbullying may experience changes in behavior, mood, or physical health. Parents and teachers can help by monitoring children's technology use, maintaining open communication, and reporting any incidents of cybercrime or bullying. Anyone can potentially fall victim to cybercrime or bullying online.
2. Cybercrime is a term for any illegal activity
that uses a computer as its primary means of
commission. It is a criminal activity.
3. - Hacking:This is a type of crime wherein a person’s computer is broken into
so that his personal or sensitive information can be accessed.
-Theft:This crime occurs when a person violates copyrights and downloads
music, movies, games and software.
- Cyber stalking:This is a kind of online harassment wherein the victim is
subjected to a barrage of online messages and emails.Typically, these
stalkers know their victims and they use the Internet to stalk.
- Child soliciting and abuse:This is also a type of cyber crime wherein
criminals solicit minors via chat rooms for the purpose of child
pornography.
- Identity theft:This has become a major problem with people using the
Internet for cash transactions and banking services.
4. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using
electronic technology. Electronic technology
includes devices and equipment such as cell phones,
computers, and tablets as well as communication
tools including social media sites, text messages,
chat, and websites.
5. Changes in their habits:
-Less use of mobile phones, computer etc
-Absence to school or high school
-Changes in their leisures activities
Mood changes:
-Fear to go out home
-Agressives reactions
-Mood changes in general: sadness, apathy, indifference etc
which were unusual before.
7. What parents can do:
-Be aware of what your children are doing and get involved.
- Have a source of communication always open.
-Report any incident to the Internet Service Provider.
-Look for signs if your child is being cyber bullied.
What teachers can do:
-Integrate anti-cyber bullying programs into classroom.
-Educate other teachers about cyber bullying
It is also important:
Do not give out information online
Tell someone if you feel uncomfortable
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8. A cyberbully is a predator that can
wait patiently, connected to the network, participate
in chat, forums until it enters
into contact with someone
who seems likely to annoy
9. A cyber victim is a victim of various crimes
committed via Internet.There is not a psychological
profile that predisposes a person
to be bullied.This means that :
Anyone can be a victim
Victims are not always weak or sick people from a
psychological point of view
11. AmandaTodd was 15 years old when she
commited suicide. On the right
we can see herlast letter to her elder sister.
She recorded a video
in which she explained
her story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOHXGNx-E7E