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    2                                  Cyber Security

                          Let’s surf

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

                       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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                      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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