Almost 36.5 percent of internet users feel that they have been cyberbullied at least once in their lifetime – and this data is restricted to individual bullying only. Around 1001 data breach reports have surfaced only in 2020 in the United States and the 2021 cybersecurity trends show that the stats of 2021 will be much higher.
In 2015, a candidate running for public office came under a lot of fire after his opponents found his social media images that were sexually explicit in nature and suggested past drug use. While he did win the seat after explaining his side of the story, your takeaway from this story should be that your online activities can make or break your career and future.
Not only this, your internet habits can expose you to identity theft crimes, financial scams, and even physical harm. If you want to understand the extent of harm these online crimes can lead you to, you should watch the new Netflix sensation, ‘Click Bait.’ After finishing this miniseries, you might just want to leave the online world completely, however, that is not my intention and all I want is for you to be aware of the negativities that this online world spheres.
As such, I have formulated a list of the top 6 internet safety rules that will help you secure your online persona to a great degree.