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    Internet
                     The Internet is a global network that connects
                     millions  of computers  and digital  devices  all
                     around the world.  It allows  people  to  share

                     information, send messages, watch videos, play
                     games  and  learn new things  from anywhere.
                     With the Internet, you can connect to websites,
                     apps and online services in just a few seconds. It
                     is one of the Largest networks in the world and
                     helps keep people connected no matter where
                     they live.

                                                                                                  21 st   #Critical Thinking
                                                                                                Century
                                                                                                 Skills  # Technology Literacy
                                                     TRAPPED BY A FAKE WI-FI NETWORK

                      Prateek was at Bengaluru Airport with his cousins, waiting for their flight. He opened his laptop
                      to watch videos and finish a school assignment. He saw a Wi-Fi network named Free_Airport_
                      WiFi_123 and clicked Connect immediately. He did not ask his parents and did not check whether
                      the network was official.
                      When the Wi-Fi felt slow, Prateek turned on Auto-Connect so the laptop would automatically join
                      any other available network. Soon, a pop-up appeared asking him to “verify his identity” by logging
                      into his email and school account. Without thinking, he entered his username and password.

                      A few minutes later, a warning appeared on his screen:

                      Unusual login detected from another location.

                      His email and school portal logged him out. When he restarted the laptop, nothing changed. Someone
                      at the airport had used the open network and fake pop-up to steal his login information.

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