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Prevent social media harassment with these 10 social media tips shared by the government of India


Published on 2025-03-16 11:41:19 - Moneycontrol
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  • In today's digital world, social media plays a crucial role in communication and networking. However, it also exposes users to potential risks, including harassment and cyber threats. Simply deleting accounts or cutting off online interactions may not be enough to ensure safety.

The article from Moneycontrol outlines ten social media tips provided by the Government of India to prevent harassment on social media platforms. These tips include: being cautious about what personal information is shared online, using strong and unique passwords for different accounts, enabling two-factor authentication, regularly updating privacy settings, being wary of friend requests from unknown individuals, avoiding clicking on suspicious links, reporting and blocking abusive users, understanding the platform's community guidelines, educating oneself about cyber laws, and encouraging responsible online behavior. The government emphasizes the importance of digital literacy to navigate the online world safely and to protect oneself from potential harassment.

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