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                                  In today's digital age, the internet has become an integral part of our lives. While it has made communication and sharing of information easier, it has also given rise to various forms of online harassment, including cyberbullying. Cyberbullying refers to the use of electronic communication technologies, such as social media, messaging apps, or emails, to harass, humiliate, or intimidate someone. In this blog, we will discuss cyberbullying in India, your rights as a victim, and how you can protect yourself from it. What is Cyberbullying?                                     Cyberbullying can take many forms, including sending abusive or threatening messages, sharing humiliating or embarrassing photos or videos, creating fake social media accounts to harass someone, spreading r...

Sextortion, a portmanteau of "sex" and "extortion," is a disturbingly common online crime that is growing rapidly around the world.  Sextortion is a growing concern in India, where the increasing use of social media and the internet has created opportunities for criminals to prey on vulnerable individuals. Sextortion involves the use of sexual material, such as images or videos, to blackmail or extort someone into doing something they would not ordinarily do, such as paying money or engaging in further sexual activities . This type of crime can have serious consequences for both the victim and society as a whole. On 06-Marc-2023, an article posted by the The Times of India says, Sextortion makes for 50% of cybercrime complaints. Even these numbers may outnumber the actual numbers, because of the people in Indian society do not report the crime because of various reasons like fear, reputation, unawareness, etc. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sextort...