9th Information and Communication Technology NCERT Chapter 7
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– Cyberbullying and Identity Theft
– Summary: Cyberbullying involves sending negative or harmful information online, and identity theft is the deliberate use of someone else's identity, posing a threat to reputation. Precautions include not responding to cyberbullying and not sharing personal information【4:0†source】.
– Protection from Email Fraud
– Summary: Precautions against email fraud include not replying to emails from unknown senders, not providing personal information, avoiding lucrative offers, not opening attachments from unknown senders, and checking URLs to confirm website security【4:1†source】.
– Phishing and Malware
– Summary: Phishing is an attempt to obtain sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy source in email, while malware is a form of malicious software that can corrupt or destroy systems or data【4:3†source】.
What is phishing?
Phishing is an attempt to obtain sensitive information such as username, password, and credit card details for malicious reasons by posing as a trustworthy source in an email.
What precautions are suggested to prevent identity theft?
To prevent identity theft, it is essential to never share passwords with anyone, keep strong passwords, and not divulge personal information.
What are the common signals found in a spam email as discussed in the chapter?
Common signals found in a spam email include emails from unknown sources claiming that the recipient is a lucky winner or requesting personal information with malicious intent.
Explain the risks associated with clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders in emails.
Clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders in emails may lead to phishing websites or the installation of harmful malware (malicious software) on the recipient's device.
What actions are recommended if someone becomes a victim of cyberbullying according to the chapter?
If someone becomes a victim of cyberbullying, they should not respond or retaliate, take screenshots of the cyberbullying incidents, block and report the offender, talk to parents and teachers about the situation, keep social media privacy settings high, and stay updated on preventive and security measures in the cyber world.
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