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4                                  Cyber Security

















                     Let’s surf

                     Ø  Need of Internet Security                    Ø  Cyber Threat
                     Ø  Best Practice for Web Security




                  Let’s PLug-in

                    Did you ever come across any incident that depicts some harm was caused due to Internet?

                    Describe briefly.
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                 With the advent of technology, usage of Internet and its applications have also increased by many
                 folds. In the present scenario, almost everything is getting digitalised. As every coin has two sides,
                 while providing various features and facilities, it has led to evolution of new frauds and cybercrime
                 activities.

                 A  lot  of Internet  users don’t  give  much
                 importance to Internet security. They think that
                 their computers are imperceptible, but as soon
                 as they enter into this world of networking and
                 social  media,  the  chances  of getting  trapped
                 and cheated also increase. The intrusion allows

                 thieves to steal private information such as files,
                 passwords,  data  and  even  sensitive  financial
                 information.
                 While this is a danger to all individuals, it also poses a threat to private corporations, public institutions,
                 nation and governments around the world. As long as the exchange of information exists online, so
                 will the need for Internet security.



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