Saturday, July 6, 2019

Internet & Social_Media Risks


Internet : Internet is defined as a global network of interconnected networks.
Now a days, internet and social media is an integral part of everyone’s life due to its benefits. But we should be careful while using it, otherwise we have to face the risks like :
viruses, worms, and other types of malware , trojans, spyware, adware and hackers . This type of internet dangers can cause harm to an individual’s computer which would result in financial harm. Software-related dangers can also lead to privacy issues and potential identity theft.
Risks to user safety include abusive behavior or cyber bullying, inappropriate behavior, grooming and sexploitation. These risks can appear in a variety of different contexts, e.g: chat rooms, text messages, e-mail, social networking sites, online games and instant messaging. Risks to privacy include phishing and identity theft.
These risks generally result from the activity of malicious individuals and/or groups, rather than being software-driven. They are  likely to be directed against people, rather than computers, so they are among the more dangerous types of threat.
Social Media risks :
·         Cyber bullying.
·         Not protecting their own privacy.
·         Sharing information with people they don’t know or trust.
·         Losing control over where a photo or video has been shared.
·         Identity theft.
·         Seeing offensive images and messages.

Health Risks : People who are addicted to internet and  social media may experience negative side effects such as eye strain, social withdrawal or lack of sleep. Stress, if you spend your time researching problems you may experience stress, which can have a negative impact on your health.


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