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

    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. Instead, adopting proactive measures, such as strengthening privacy settings, reporting abusive behavior, and staying vigilant, can help create a safer online experience.

    MC Tech Desk
    March 16, 2025 / 11:02 IST
    Block and report individuals causing trouble to you or others on social media platforms and concerned agencies.
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    Block and report individuals causing trouble to you or others on social media platforms and concerned agencies.
    Set privacy settings to restrict unauthorized access to your profile, chats, and tags.
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    Set privacy settings to restrict unauthorized access to your profile, chats, and tags.
    Be cautious when accepting friend requests or responding to strangers.
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    Be cautious when accepting friend requests or responding to strangers.
    Limit the visibility of your posts and profile information.
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    Limit the visibility of your posts and profile information.
    Avoid sharing personal or sensitive details online through posts or chats.
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    Avoid sharing personal or sensitive details online through posts or chats.
    Disable automatic addition to unknown groups without your consent.
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    Disable automatic addition to unknown groups without your consent.
    Keep a record of any online or workplace discomforts for documentation.
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    Keep a record of any online or workplace discomforts for documentation.
    Be careful while sharing photos online and avoid posting location details in real time.
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    Be careful while sharing photos online and avoid posting location details in real time.
    Use strong, unique passwords for your social media accounts and enable two-factor authentication.
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    Use strong, unique passwords for your social media accounts and enable two-factor authentication.
    If you experience cyber fraud or harassment, report it to the nearest police station or visit www.cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930.
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    If you experience cyber fraud or harassment, report it to the nearest police station or visit www.cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930.
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    first published: Mar 16, 2025 10:32 am

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