In this post lets discuss some of the common mistakes done by the users in cyber space that can affect them in worst ways. There has been an tremendous increase in Cyber crimes than traditional crimes.
1. Giving away OTP to unknown caller :
There has been many incidents that involves users revealing the OTP to strangers through phone. A real time case study in which a college professor was targeted and received a phone call pretending to be from Google and said "We are upgrading your account sir, so we need the OTP that will come to your mobile". He revealed the OTP and wait it doesn't end here
Another call from same number and said there has been a delay so tell fresh OTP again. Result : 40000 rupees gone.
2. Sharing Privacy with Everyone :
Famous thing is that sharing of photos and status updates in social media. A girl posted status "Feeling Depressed, Car punctured" and shared location.
Result : The girl along with her friends Kidnapped.
Status update revealing everyday activity is like revealing a clear blueprint to anyone.
3. ATM PIN in ATM card itself :
Inorder to remember ATM PIN many will write them behind card (Some in front side too) having vehicle number, Last 4 digits of mobile number etc. can be easily guessed.
4. Curiosity towards FREE :
FREE is a word that can melt everyone. Pass this God photo to 10 person you will get Good news in 10 minutes. Is God monitoring who and all forwarding to 10 person and then give wishes ? The worst case is "Click the link to 10 person and earn Rs.100 talktime. No one will pay you if you get any please comment and forgive me.
Some ways by which we can prevent these are
Don't Trust anyone be suspicious towards everyone
Don't carry away by the word FREE.
Your Privacy is your own privacy.
P.S : The post is to create awareness and not to create any negative impact.
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