Cybercrime in Social Media

General preventive measures

The following are some of the general preventive measures:

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  Change the default password of Wi-Fi
  
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  Disable file sharing on the computer
  
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  Use the incognito mode of the browser
  
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  Before shopping or making an online transaction, check for HTTPS, a padlock in URL, and website ownership
  
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  Turn off the computer, modem, and so on if not in use
  
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  Never store information on the C drive of the computer
  
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  Keep changing passwords regularly
  
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  Respect other's privacy; think twice before posting
  
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  Report illegal/offensive/abusive content
  
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  Use alias when chatting online
  
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  Report online bullying immediately to teachers and parents
  
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  Connect on social media with known people only
  

• Preventive tips while working from home

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  Webcams can be connected with many applications, and those apps may be vulnerable and can steal your data. Therefore, never leave the webcam unattended.
  
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  Always scan external hard disks and pen drives before copying the data.
  
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  Change default user ID and password.
  
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  Prefer at least an eight-character password.
  
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  Use a licensed operating system.
  
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  Install licensed antivirus/internet security software.
  
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  Always scan the documents before opening.
  
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  Be careful while opening email attachments, such as checking whether an email has come from an authentic source and verifying the domain.
  
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  Log off the system after work.
  
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  Take regular backup of data.
  
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  Lock computer when not using
  
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  Switch off the router if not in use.
  

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