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Online Challenges: Understanding the Risks of Extortion and Self-Harm Pressure

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Not Every Online Challenge Is Harmless Online challenges are often presented as games, trends, or tests of courage. Some are creative and harmless. Others, however, are designed to manipulate emotions, create fear, or pressure young people into harmful behavior. Cyber awareness helps you understand that no challenge should ever put your safety, well-being, or life […]

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Meeting Online Contacts in Real Life: Understanding the Risks

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Moving From Online to Offline Requires Extra Awareness Many online connections feel real, meaningful, and trustworthy. Sometimes, people consider meeting in person someone they first met online. Cyber awareness helps you understand that meeting someone offline carries different risks than chatting online, and requires extra care, verification, and boundaries. Connection should never replace safety. Why

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How to Verify Online Identities Safely

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Trust Online Should Be Built — Not Assumed Online connections often start with profiles, photos, and messages. But cyber awareness teaches an important principle: trust should grow through verification, not speed. Verifying online identities protects your privacy, emotions, and safety without preventing healthy connections. Why Identity Verification Matters Online Online spaces allow people to: use

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Connecting With Strangers Online: Understanding the Risks

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Online Connections Are Easy — Awareness Makes Them Safer The internet makes it easy to meet new people. Games, social networks, communities, and apps connect individuals from all over the world. Many of these connections are harmless — some are even positive. Cyber awareness helps you understand that not everyone online is who they say

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Sexting: Understanding the Risks and Protecting Yourself

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Sexting Is About Trust — Awareness Protects That Trust Sexting usually begins with trust, curiosity, or emotional connection. Many young people don’t start sexting to take risks — they start because they feel close to someone. Cyber awareness helps you understand how digital environments change what happens after something is shared. Awareness is not about

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When to Step Away From Digital Relationships

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Stepping Away Can Be a Healthy Choice Digital relationships can bring connection, support, and learning. But not every relationship is meant to continue forever. Cyber awareness helps you recognize that stepping away from a digital relationship is sometimes the healthiest and most responsible decision you can make. Choosing distance can be an act of self-respect.

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Recognizing Manipulation in Online Relationships

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Manipulation Is About Control — Not Connection Healthy online relationships are built on trust, respect, and choice. Manipulation happens when someone tries to influence your behavior, emotions, or decisions in ways that benefit them — often without being honest or respectful. Cyber awareness helps you recognize manipulation early, before it affects your confidence or well-being.

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Setting Boundaries in Online Relationships

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Boundaries Are a Sign of Healthy Relationships Online relationships can be meaningful, supportive, and positive. Just like offline relationships, they work best when boundaries are clear and respected. Cyber awareness helps you understand that setting boundaries online is not about pushing people away — it’s about protecting comfort, trust, and well-being. What Boundaries Mean in

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