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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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