Think twice! 4 illegal Google searches you should always avoid
In this digital age, the Internet has become an important part of our daily lives. People search for the answers of all their questions through world biggest search engine Google, but do you really know that your everyone’s online activity is monitored? Yes, your browsing history can be easily tracked by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), search engines and cyber security agencies.
If you search for anything illegal or wrong on Google, it can cost you heavily. You may even end up in jail! So be careful and it is better to stay away from these four dangerous search terms.
4 illegal Google Searches That Could Send You to Jail
Illegal Google Search: How to make a bomb
If you jokingly search ‘how to make a bomb’ or ‘how to make explosives’ on Google, it can directly put you in trouble. Security agencies keep an examination on such activities or search histories and whenever they see any suspicious activity, they can take immediate action very easily. In such cases, the police can also call you for questioning and if your activity is found suspicious, you can also be arrested.
Illegal Google Search: Child pornography content
Child pornography is considered illegal all over the world and strict laws are applicable to it in India as well. If a person searches for any content related to child pornography on Google, then legal action can be taken against him. Under the Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act of 1998, long punishment and heavy fines can be imposed in such cases. The government, and cyber agencies also keeps tracking and blocking such websites. So always stay away from such searches.
Illegal Google Search: Hacking Tutorials and Software
Illegal Google search terms like ‘learn hacking’, ‘download hacking tools’, or ‘how to steal someone’s password’ on Google can also land you in trouble. Cybercrime units and security agencies constantly monitor such cases. If you are found engaged in any suspicious activity, legal action can be taken against you. Almost in every country, illegal hacking comes under the criminal offense. There is a provision for strict punishment for this.
Illegal Google Search: Pirated Movie
Many people search terms like ‘pirated movie download’ or ‘free HD movie link’ on Google to download movies for free. But do you know that doing this is also illegal? Piracy is considered a crime under copyright laws. If you download or share pirated content, you can be fined up to Rs 10 lakh or jailed for up to 3 years.
What to do?
Do secure browsing- Before doing any search, think twice whether it is illegal or not.
Don’t rely on VPN either – Even by using VPN you are not completely safe, because agencies can track it.
Be aware of cyber laws- Read about cyber laws and follow the rules to stay safe in the online world.
Avoid illegal content – Do not visit any illegal websites and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
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