Cyber Threats related to social media platforms
The sharing of information and coming together of people, with easy access to personal data has brought in new threats for digital users operating on these platforms.
Cyber offences like Fake profiles, Cyber stalking, Morphing, Cyber bullying, Trolling, Cyber grooming etc., are few among them which are targeting the social media users especially women and children with grave and dangerous consequences.
Fake Social Media Profiles: The culprit creates profiles with the name & identity of victim, also he may create a fake profile with a false randomly selected picture and details. The fake profile may be used to spread false or fake information to damage the reputation of the victim, and may also send add friend requests to other friends of victim.
Cyber Stalking: A cyber stalker makes use of internet and electronic means to monitor victim’s online activities and tracks whereabouts to harass, intimidate, embarrass, accuse, threaten, commit identity theft or malware attack. The cyber stalker intrudes on user’s privacy and may harass victim anonymously using online means like email, social networks, Instant messaging etc.,