Online relationships – How it could turn dangerous.
Online relationships can be great but in any relationship, whether online or offline, do not feel obliged to do anything that you are not comfortable with. If any person asks...
Online grooming
Online grooming has been defined in a variety of ways by research scholars and dedicated institutions, a comprehensive version of which goes as follows: “A process by which a person...
Harnessing social media towards good mental health
Balancing social media for better mental health Social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, have taken over our lives in the past few years. The compulsion to share the...
Why is it important to talk to my child about online grooming?
Grooming is a way in which a probable predator takes into confidence a possible victim and often their family for the purpose of using them for their needs, very often...
Saving evidence on cyber attack
Once you understand that your computer /mobile device has under a cyber attack /crime: 1. Avoid using the device anymore. Using the device or opening any application, file, or picture...
Creating safe cyber spaces for our children.
If your child is spending a lot of time on his/her gadget and is showing behavioural or emotional issues, please take some time to sit with them and comfort them....
Registering a cyber complaint
On occurrence of any cybercrime, the victim may register a complaint with the nearest cyber cell or the nearest police station. The victim also has the option of registering a...
Types of Cybercrimes and Penalty for Commission of Such Crimes
With the popularity of the internet, instances of scamming and hacking has increased. Scamming is the act of misrepresentation to get sensitive information out of an individual (eg. bank details,...
Cybercrimes: a guide to walk you through the law
India is home to the world’s second largest internet population. Now, with the pandemic, our reliance on our laptops, phones and the internet has increased to a greater extent. While...
Why pornography addiction is harmful and how to talk to children regarding this.
Impact of pornography addiction on children Because I don't want my children or anybody's children: Growing up to think that rape/gang rape/distorted/violent views on sex is normal. Struggle because of...