Cyber Safety
A handbook for
Adolescents/Students
on Cyber Safety
By
Ministry of Home Affairs
Government of India
THE LAIDLAW MEMORIAL SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE
KETTI, THE NILGIRIS
Information Technology
• Communication
• Making Friends
• Sharing updates
• Play Games
• Online Shopping
• Social networking
Cyber Security
Cyber
Space
Cyber
Threats
Vulnerable Group
(Children)
Why Cyber Security
Why Cyber Security?
• We spend more time on internet
• Personal information shared can not be deleted
• It stays on online forever
• We are unaware of cyber safety and security essentials
Cyber Crimes
Cyber Threats
• Email spoofing
• Malicious Files Applications
• Social Engineering
• Cyber Bullying
• Identity Theft
• Job Frauds
• Bank Frauds
Malicious Files Applications
Malware, or malicious software, is any
program or file that is harmful to a computer
user. Malware includes computer viruses,
worms, Trojan horses and spyware.
Social Engineering
Cyber Bullying
Cyberbullying is bullying that
takes place over digital devices
like cell phones, computers, and
tablets.
Cyberbullying is the use of
technology to harass, threaten,
embarrass or target another
person.
Cyber Bullying
Identity theft
Identity theft is when thieves steal your personal
information in order to take over or open new
accounts, file fake tax returns, rent or buy
properties, or do other criminal things in your
name.
Job Fraud
• Job fraud involves activities such as fraudulent
representation of income to a borrower who
claims self-employment in a non-existent
company.
Job Fraud
Bank Fraud
• Bank fraud is the use of
potentially illegal means to obtain
money, assets, or other property
owned or held by a financial
institution, or to obtain money
from depositors by fraudulently
posing as a bank or other
financial institution.
In many instances, bank fraud is
a criminal offence.
Cyber Bullying
• The increasing access of Indians to
the Internet across India has given
rise to the threat of the ‘faceless
evil’ of cyberbullying, with
teenagers being the most vulnerable
victims.
• The number of Indian parents
complaining against cyberbullying,
the report shows, has grown from
2011 to 2018.
• Feel overwhelmed. Being targeted by
cyberbullies is crushing especially if a lot of
kids are participating in the bullying. It can
feel at times like the entire world knows
what it is going on.
• Feel vulnerable and powerless. Victims of
cyberbullying often find it difficult to feel
safe. To a victim, it feels like the bullying is
everywhere. Additionally, because
the bullies can remain anonymous, this can
escalate feelings of fear. Kids who are
targeted have no idea who is inflicting the
pain—although some cyberbullies choose
people they know.
• Feel exposed and humiliated. Because cyberbullying occurs in cyberspace, online bullying feels permanent.
• Feel dissatisfied with who they are. Cyberbullying often attacks victims where they are most vulnerable. For instance, if a girl is called fat, she may begin a crash diet with the belief that if she alters how she looks then the bullying will stop.
• Feel angry and vengeful.
• Feel disinterested in life.
• Feel alone and isolated.
• Feel disinterested in school.
• Feel anxious and depressed.
• Feel ill
• Feel suicidal
Cyber Grooming
• Grooming is defined as "actions deliberately
undertaken with the aim of befriending and
establishing an emotional connection with a
child, in order to lower the child's inhibitions in
preparation for sexual activity with the child".
Ways to stop cyber
Grooming
• Ask the person to stop. As a first step, you
might want to deal with the situation
yourself. ...
• Download Child Line App. You can also
download our Zipit app. ...
• Tell an adult you trust. If the groomer
keeps talking to you, it may be best to tell
an adult you trust or report them. ...
• Report it.
• Problematic internet use
• Interaction with strangers
• Interaction with strangers
• Gambling
• In-game and in-app purchases – Pirated
• Security vulnerabilities and viruses
E mail Fraud
Email Fraud
Online Transaction
Online Transaction
• Do not share Card Details, Bank Account Details CVV Number
How to identify secured website
How to protect yourself?
• Take Charge of Your Online Reputation. ...
• Defend your Devices. ...
• Create Strong Passwords. ...
• Use Social Networks More Safely. ...
• Take Extra Steps to Keep Kids Safe. ...
• Protect Sensitive Personal Information.