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Internet Safety Tips and Rules

Why is it important to stay safe online? Most of us are ‘connected’ via our laptops, mobile phones, tablets or personal computer. The potential for the internet to be a valuable and a fun resource for entertainment, making friends, keeping in touch and learning is huge. But if you use the internet, you could be at risk of illegal activity or abuse - be it bullying, fraud or something more serious. Unlike seeing someone face to face, on the net, people aren't always what they first seem. In the same way you learn about safety when you leave the house, it is important to learn how to stay safe online. These are skills that will stay with you for life. Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens 1. Spend time having fun with your parents online and helping them understand technology! 2. Never post your personal information, such as a cell phone number, home number, home address, or your location on any social networking site or through mobile apps like Snapchat or Instagram.

Cyber Crime

Cyber Crime is a fast-growing area of crime.More and more criminals are exploiting the speed, convenience and anonymity of the Internet to commit a diverse range of criminal activities that know no borders, either physical or virtual, cause serious harm and pose very real threats to victims worldwide. What is the Cyber Crime? Cyber crime encompasses any criminal act dealing with computers and networks (called hacking).  Additionally, cyber crime also includes traditional crimes conducted through the Internet.  For example; hate crimes, telemarketing and Internet fraud, identity theft, and credit card account thefts are considered to be cyber crimes when the illegal activities are committed through the use of a computer and the Internet. Identity theft Identity theft and fraud is one of the most common types of cyber crime. The term Identity Theft is used, when a person purports to be some other person, with a view to creating a fraud for financial gains. When th