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Several  websites  on  the  Internet  host  violent  videos  and  images.  This  type  of

                 content disturbs the mental health of children.
                 Excessive use of the Internet can lead to addiction, causing people to spend lots of
                 time surfing. The Internet has also increased the cases of virus attacks. Users can
                 lose their data and programs in these virus attacks.

                 We  share  our  personal  information  over  the  Internet  that  can  be  misused  by
                 cybercriminals to harm us.

                 Cybercrime is a criminal activity that has become the greatest threat.
                 Cybercrimes


                 Cybercrimes are offences that are committed
                 using computers and smart devices connected
                 to cybercriminals on the Internet. The victims
                 of cybercrimes can be either organisations or

                 individuals.  Most  of  the  cybercriminals  use
                 e-mails,  social  media  websites,  or  pirated
                 software to target their victims.

                 It is important to remember that data once
                 shared over the Internet is rarely deleted completely. Cybercriminals use this data
                 unethically to trouble their victims.

                 Health Problems


                 Playing online games or surfing the Internet on your computer for a long period
                 can lead to obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle. Also, spending a lot of time on your
                 computer can lead to problems such as back and shoulder pain, headache, and eye

                 strain.
                 Wastage of Time

                 It is a waste of time as, with the excessive use of the Internet, people get addicted

                 to it and spend a lot of time surfing.
                 Virus and Spam Attacks

                 The Internet has also increased the cases of virus attacks. Users can lose their data

                 and programs in these virus attacks.
                 Loss of Personal Information

                 We share our personal information over the Internet, which can be misused by

                 cyber criminals to harm us.





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