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WEB SECURITY AND


                                   WORKPLACE SAFETY                                                    7








                   With the advent of technology, usage of Internet and its applications has 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, nations and governments around the world. As long as the exchange of information
                   exists online, so will the need for Internet security.
                   Let’s learn about Internet security that can protect from intrusion or fraud.

                      NEED OF INTERNET SECURITY
                   Internet security is a branch of computer science that is related to a network and web browser
                   security which in turn helps to keep the data intact & safe leading to prevention of cyber attacks.

                   As we connect, our system to a network it is prone to risks of unauthorised intrusion. With increasing
                   dependence on Internet for almost every simple task leakage of personal data is obvious. The
                   popularity of net banking and various e-payment schemes is attracting to hackers to intrude in
                   different ways. Stealing of other s data and to make money out of it has become business.
                   Online threats such as phishing  e-mail and chat spoofing  etc.  have increased the chances of
                   cyber attacks. So in this present era, Internet security is of utmost importance.



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