War against Cyber crimes The web, popularly known as the World Wide Web, has taken the

world with a storm ever since it was incepted way back in the revolutionary 90s. Enamouring, enchanting, addictive, resource hub, instantall are synonymous with this awesome communication tool, in vogue till date. However, according to a new research conducted in the Land of Oz, Australia to be precise, about 10 percent of the teenagers fall victim to cyber bullies followed with face-to-face bullying on constant basis. Lets take a look at what all dangers are on the lookout to threaten the young lives which if not tackled at the right moment, could eclipse a colourful and happy-go-lucky existence into a dull grey. One mustnt forget that a childs safety on the information highway features the most crucial aspect of any society since they are the building blocks for a nations bright future. Child exploitation Adult victims of predators met on the Internet Cyber stalking Identity theft Financial theft as credit card info Unwelcome Pornography at every corner Virus exploits Hackers Get rich quick or charity scams Spy ware intrusions

The adults have to take up the guiding role in such a scenario. Teach children to inculcate the following habits when concerning War against Cyber-crimes: Always think before clicking. Whether chatting or e-mailing, what they saying and how they sayingare certain things to keep in mind before hitting the mouse. Never forget to follow the golden rule of cyberspace, which is to avoid any activity online that cannot be applied in real life. Keep a distance from acts such as spreading rumours which instigates cyberbullying; or sharing private communications online. Never disclose personal information as email, telephone number, mobile or address to strangers online. Change the email address if unknown strangers get to know about it. Avoid giving details like school or college information. Strictly shun activities such as sharing photos or blind dates and meetings from the web. Maintain the A/S/L (Age/Sex/Location) secrecy. Promote same doctrines among friend circles. Always let the cautious brain ticking and pay attention to the warnings.

A parent should as well strictly adhere to certain dos vital for a childs safety. 1. 2. 3. 4. Install spyware and adware blocking software on the computer Most importantly, have a working firewall on the system Anti-virus software installation is a must; get it updated on a regular basis Take advantage of spam-blocking tools as offered by the Internet provider or email software Maintaining a parent-child or a teacher-student relationship into a quite friendly one where kids can always feel free to consult with the seniors if something from the Internet tends to bother them...is the most fundamental rule which we as adults should practice.