Cyber bullying
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.
The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:
- Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok
- Text messaging and messaging apps on mobile or tablet devices
- Instant messaging, direct messaging, and online chatting over the internet
- Online forums, chat rooms, and message boards, such as Reddit
- Online gaming communities
Software Piracy
Copyright laws were originally put into place so that the people who develop software (programmers, writers, graphic artists, etc.) would get the proper credit and compensation for their work. When software piracy occurs, compensation is stolen from these copyright holders.
Types of Software Piracy
Soft lifting
Client-server overuse
Hard disk loading
Counterfeiting
Online Piracy
Consequences of software piracy are
- Increased chances that the software will malfunction or fail
- Forfeited access to support for the program such as training, upgrades, customer support and bug fixes
- No warranty and the software can’t be updated
- Increased risk of infecting your PC with malware, viruses or adware
- Slowed down PC
- Legal repercussions due to copyright infringement