Richa, recently started using her social media account. Within a few days, she befriends many people she knows and some that she does not know. After some time, she starts getting negative comments on her posts. She also finds that her pictures are being shared online without her permission.

Based on the given information, answer the questions given below :

(i) Identify the type of cyber crime she is a victim of.

(ii) Under which act, she can lodge a complaint to the relevant authorities ?

(iii) Suggest her any two precautionary measures which she should take in future while being online to avoid any such situations.

(i) Richa is a victim of cyber bullying. This involves receiving negative comments and harassment on her social media posts.

(ii) Richa can lodge a complaint under the Information Technology Act, 2000, specifically targeting cyber bullying and harassment.

(iii) The two precautionary measures which she should take in future are as follows :

1. Richa should change her social media privacy settings to ensure only trusted friends can see her posts and pictures.
2. Richa should be cautious about accepting friend requests. She should only accept requests from people she knows personally and trusts.