{"id":310,"date":"2022-03-24T15:44:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T10:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/?p=310"},"modified":"2022-03-24T15:44:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T10:14:24","slug":"do-you-know-what-cyber-grooming-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/do-you-know-what-cyber-grooming-is\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know what cyber grooming is? Very Dangerous"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_cyber_grooming\"><\/span>What is cyber grooming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/do-you-know-what-cyber-grooming-is\/#What_is_cyber_grooming\" >What is cyber grooming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/do-you-know-what-cyber-grooming-is\/#Do_you_know_that_many_of_us_do_not_even_realize_that_we_are_online_grooming_up\" >Do you know that many of us do not even realize that we are online grooming up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/do-you-know-what-cyber-grooming-is\/#Are_you_worried_about_cyber_grooming\" >Are you worried about cyber grooming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/do-you-know-what-cyber-grooming-is\/#How_to_save_yourself_from_cyber_grooming\" >How to save yourself from cyber grooming?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cyber grooming is one such growing cyber threat faced by children and adolescents. It is a process where one tries to gain the confidence of children or adolescents to establish an emotional relationship through social media or messaging platforms to target sexual harassment or exploitation. After creating a fake account, a cyber groomer behaves like a child and contacts through social media, email, chat rooms, instant messaging, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\" id=\"cyber-grooming\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-314\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" title=\"cyber grooming: a threat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>cyber grooming: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upguard.com\/blog\/cyber-threat#:~:text=A%20cyber%20or%20cybersecurity%20threat,attacks%2C%20and%20other%20attack%20vectors.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a threat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the internet, computers, smartphones, and other communication technology devices have become an integral part of our lives. Imagine how much time each of our lives spends using these smart devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use internet communication media like Google, emails, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, etc. These have become an integral part of our daily activities. Still, most of us are concerned about cyber security and are unaware of the necessary security measures to protect ourselves from cybercrimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_know_that_many_of_us_do_not_even_realize_that_we_are_online_grooming_up\"><\/span><strong>Do you know that many of us do not even realize that we are online grooming up?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The online groomer must be an acquaintance, relative, or unknown person. We can meet them online through social media platforms, chat rooms, online gaming portals, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially, the cyber groomer may praise you, offer gifts, marketing jobs. Later, he starts sending messages, photographs, or videos and sends you porn photos or may ask you to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_worried_about_cyber_grooming\"><\/span><strong>Are you worried about cyber grooming?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t worry; you can use the internet and mobile technology without hesitation and caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have to be vigilant and protect yourself and your friends from the cyber gang. Security measures need to be followed. Online groomers often target teens because many physical, personal, and social changes occur in teens with age. Teenagers&#8217; passion and curiosity keep them engaged in online activities so that they become victims of online cyber grooming. There is a profound effect on physical, emotional, and psychological education and affects their everyday lives significantly. The harmful effects of cyber grooming often last for a long time and trouble the victim even in her youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_save_yourself_from_cyber_grooming\"><\/span><strong>How to save yourself from cyber grooming?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not accept friend requests from unknown persons on social media platforms. Cyber groomers can also create fake accounts to be friends with the victim.<\/li><li>Do not share your personal information on social media or other online platforms, such as your date of birth and address.<\/li><li>Do not share phone numbers and school names.<\/li><li>To restrict, who can access your online posts? You go to the privacy section on the social media platform, update your profile, and limit the reach to friends only, not the public.<\/li><li>Be alert when your chat partner praises your physical beauty within a short period.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t talk to people who ask you questions about your physical and sexual experiences. Of course, you can ask the person not to ask such questions and say that you feel uncomfortable. Still, he does the same, then immediately inform your parents.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t talk to people who ask you to share your photos and videos.<\/li><li>If you share your photo or video with someone, that person can share them with any or post them on social media. Then he can blackmail you too.<\/li><li>When your chat partner is not connected to the webcam, do not connect to your webcam. Please don&#8217;t turn it on.<\/li><li>If your chat partner tells you to keep this conversation private, talk to your elders or parents.<\/li><li>Do not go alone to meet that person you met online. Always take a friend or an older person with you.<\/li><li>Do not install unknown and unnecessary software and apps from sources like legacy apps, online games, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be especially vigilant when chatting in a chat room. Please do not share our personal information in the chat room and limit your identity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Authored by: Mr. Praveen Bhargava, Professor, Mandsaur University, Mandsaur, MP, India.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disclaimer: This post is for public knowledge and awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/innovareacademics.in\/blog\/use-of-whatsapp-without-the-internet\/\">WhatsApp without Internet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is cyber grooming? Cyber grooming is one such growing cyber threat faced by children and adolescents. 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