The cybercrime team keeps a close watch on what people search online. If you look up anything illegal or wrong, you can be tracked and get into serious trouble.
The internet has become a part of our daily lives. Whenever we don’t understand something or want to learn more about a topic, we often turn to Google first. But did you know that not everything should be searched on Google? Yes, that’s right, as some searches can actually land you in serious trouble. Your IP address (the digital ID of your device) can be tracked, and if you’re looking up something suspicious, intelligence agencies or the police may even come to your home. In extreme cases, you could even end up in jail.
Never search for how to make a bomb
One of the most dangerous things you can search is how to make a bomb or any kind of weapon. These kinds of searches are monitored very closely by national security agencies. If you try to look up anything like this, it may raise a red flag.
Authorities might consider it a suspicious activity, and local police could come to question you. If they find any connection to illegal or harmful activity, you could be arrested.
Never search for how to hack devices
If you go on Google and search for things like “how to hack a device,” “how to crack passwords,” or try to download hacking tools, you could come under the radar of the cybercrime unit.
Learning or attempting to hack is illegal. Even just looking up how it’s done can make you look suspicious, and the police might call you in for questioning. If you are found doing any kind of hacking, you could even be arrested.
Never search for pirated movies
Many people try to avoid paying for OTT subscriptions or movie tickets by searching for free movies on Google. They often end up watching or downloading pirated versions of films. But this is also against the law.
Downloading or streaming pirated content is a criminal offense under India’s copyright laws. If caught, you could face heavy fines or even jail time.
Never search for child pornographic content on Google
Searching for child pornographic content on Google is not just wrong, but it is a serious criminal offense. Such searches are illegal all over the world, including in India. If you attempt to search for this type of content, you could face strict legal action under India’s POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences). The punishment can include long-term imprisonment and heavy fines.
The cybercrime unit constantly monitors such online activities, and anyone found doing this can be tracked, investigated, and arrested. So, it’s always better to stay safe and avoid searching for anything illegal, violent, or inappropriate on the internet.
