GE-IDS DEPARTMENT

Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan

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IDE 10.1 - IGNATIAN CULTURE AND MISSION
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A Research Paper: Philippine National Situation

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Crime CyberCrime Protection
ASSIGNED IDENTIFIED
from the threat to
TOPIC: ISSUE:
society

(Use the space below for the Written Report. Limit to 2 pages only.)
Cybercrime: Protection from the threat to society

How safe do I feel about disclosing my personal information on the internet?

How can I protect myself from being victimized on this kind of issue? Today, the
world is so advanced and open to the social world that it can be terrifying at times
because of these major issues that threaten the society. Cybercrime is defined as
criminal action involving a computer, a computer network, or a networked device.
Most, but not all, cybercrime is done by profit-driven cybercriminals or hackers. As a
result of this threatening issue, not disclosing personal information on social media
applications is critical to strengthening my cyber-security posture and protecting me
and my family from cybercrime.
Numerous people have been affected by this crime issue, which takes many
forms. Email and internet fraud, identity theft, and cyber-extortion, which occur when
someone demands money to avoid a threatening attack, are just a few of the sorts of
cybercrime that people are concerned about today. All cybercrime, according to the
Department of Justice, can be divided into three categories: crimes that use
computers as a weapon, such as hacker attacks, crimes that target a computer or
another device, such as when someone wants to gain access to a network, and
crimes in which a computer is neither the main tool nor the main object, but still plays
an important role, such as the storage of illegally downloaded files. Considering
that we live in a society when almost everything is shared on social media, I believe it
is critical to think before posting. Limiting, double-checking the post, or altogether
avoiding, the sharing of sensitive material is an excellent way to reduce my personal
risk and reduce the chances of being a target. Using strong passwords, as well as
anti-virus software and not giving out personal information unless it is secure, will
help reduce the chances of my social network account being hacked. Spreading this
information, as well as the methods to avoid it, would be extremely beneficial to
others and could potentially spare them from being victims.
Day by day, cybercrime expands its reach. Following security measures is the
best method to avoid being a victim of its negative consequences. There are several
methods for preventing the leakage of secret information. To avoid future potential
complications, we should take this topic seriously and be guided by the public’s
warning and guidance.

SOURCES:

Kaspersky. (2021, July 5). Tips on how to protect yourself against cybercrime.

Www.Kaspersky.Com.

https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/what-is-cybercrime

Personal Information and Social Media: What Not To Post | Expert Commentary |

IRMI.com. (2021). IRMI.

https://www.irmi.com/articles/expert-commentary/personal-info-and-social-

media

What is Cybercrime? The 5 Examples You Need to Know. (2021). SoftwareLab.

https://softwarelab.org/what-is-cybercrime/

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