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4 Cyber Security
Let’s surf
What is Internet? Cyber Crimes
Cyber Safety Digital Footprints
Let’s PLug-in Critical Thinking
Did you ever come across any incident that depicts some harm was caused due to Internet?
Describe briefly.
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As a society, we have evolved with time. From the days of using letters and meetings for
communication, we now rely on technology. The Internet and smart devices have become an
integral part of our daily routine. While we continue to use social media and the Internet, let us
also have a look at the safety aspects we need to consider to create a healthy cyber environment.
WHAT IS INTERNET?
Internet is also called as "the NET" or Network of Networks, means International Network. It is
a network used all over the world where users located at different locations can communicate
and exchange information with each other. It is a collection of networks which are connected to
one another and forms a global network. Almost everything is available on Internet from online
shopping to transferring money, promoting products, collecting information, etc. Internet has
transformed our lives and made us more digitized.
Advantages of Internet
The usage of the Internet has increased over the years as it has many advantages. Let us discuss
some of the advantages one by one.
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