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The Internet enables remote work, online collaboration, and sharing of documents, making it
                    easier for teams to work from different locations.

                    Online courses, tutorials, and e-learning platforms allow people to learn new skills, complete
                    degrees, and access educational content from anywhere.
                 Disadvantages of the Internet

                 Some disadvantages of Internet are as follows:
                    The Internet is a platform for various cybercrimes, including hacking, identity theft, and data
                    breaches. Malicious software like viruses and ransomware can harm devices and steal personal
                    information.

                    Personal data shared online can be exploited by companies, governments, or criminals. This
                    leads to concerns about data privacy and surveillance.
                    Excessive use of the Internet, especially social media and online gaming, can lead to addiction,
                    affecting mental health, productivity, and relationships.
                    The Internet can spread false information, rumors, and fake news quickly, which can be harmful
                    to individuals and society.

                    Over-reliance on online interactions can reduce face-to-face socialization, leading to feelings
                    of loneliness or isolation.
                    The Internet can expose users, especially children, to harmful or inappropriate  content,
                    including violence, pornography, or hate speech.

                    WHAT IS SPAM?

                 Spam refers  to  unwanted  or  unsolicited messages,
                 typically sent in bulk. Most commonly, spam is used to
                 refer to unwanted emails, but it can also refer to spam
                 messages  on social media or  other  online platforms.
                 These  messages often  promote  products,  services,  or
                 contain irrelevant content. Spam is not only annoying but
                 can also lead to security issues if users click on harmful
                 links or attachments.

                    WHAT IS MALWARE?

                 Malware is a type of software designed to harm or exploit devices, networks, or systems. Malware
                 can take many forms, such as viruses, worms, and trojans, all of which perform malicious actions.
                 These actions might include stealing personal information, corrupting data, or causing system
                 failures.
                 Trojan

                 A Trojan horse, or Trojan, is a type of malware that pretends to be a legitimate program or file.
                 Once opened, it can cause harm by stealing data, damaging files, or giving hackers access to
                 your device. Unlike viruses, Trojans do not replicate themselves but can be just as harmful.






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