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    Integrity: Ensuring that information remains accurate,
                        complete, and unaltered. Techniques include checksums,
                        digital signatures, and version control.
                                                                                                 Before typing any
                         Availability: Ensuring that information and systems are              password or making a
                        accessible  when required. Techniques  include  server                 payment online, look
                        redundancy, backup systems, and network monitoring.                     for https:// and a

                     Cyber attacks often target one or more of these principles. For          lock symbol in the Web
                     example, ransomware attacks focus on limiting availability,                     browser.
                     while phishing attacks compromise confidentiality.

                     ROLE OF CYBERSECURITY IN DAILY LIFE

                     To illustrate the role of cybersecurity in daily life, consider a typical digital day. This section maps
                     ordinary actions to potential security risks.
                         Morning interactions: A modern day often begins by checking a smartphone (messages,
                        notifications, emails, and social media)

                        During this process, several risks emerge:

                             Malicious links in unread messages
                             Apps requesting unnecessary permissions

                             Phishing emails disguised as alerts

                        A single click on a fake link can lead to credential theft.
                         Daytime digital activities: Throughout the day, users move between educational, professional,

                        and personal digital tasks:
                             Attending online classes or meetings

                             Accessing cloud storage

                             Using banking or payment apps
                             Browsing websites or social media

                     Each  activity  involves the  exchange  of data,  which, if intercepted,  can  be  misused.  Public
                     Wi-Fi  networks, for example,  are a known risk  area  where cybercriminals  can perform
                     man-in-the-middle attacks.

                         Evening  interactions: Online entertainment,  such as streaming  movies,  gaming,  or social
                        networking also carries risks. Fake gaming mods, proxy apps, and illegal streaming sites often
                        carry malware.

                         Night-time digital footprint: Even when a user is asleep, their digital identity is active:

                             Scheduled app updates
                             Cloud sync

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