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7                            Internet Services
                                                         and Cyber Crime















                            Your Aim

                            to learn about:
                                   Internet Services                   Netiquettes
                                    Cyber Threats                        Cyber Security





                 The Internet is a global network that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. It connects

                 millions of computers across the globe and makes our lives easier. Today, people use the Internet
                 for many things, including communication, shopping, banking, booking tickets, etc.

                     INTERNET SERVICES

                 Internet services enable us to carry out a variety of tasks online. Additionally, we can access
                 various kinds of data, including text, images, audio, video, and software from the Internet. Let's
                 explore some of these Internet services in more detail.
                 Communication


                 The Internet is the most popular way to communicate today, making connecting with others much
                 easier. Besides sending emails, you can talk to people on video calls. You can share your ideas,
                 videos and more with just one click. You can also get the latest news and add your comments on
                 them. Let's learn about some popular ways to communicate on the Internet.
                 E-mail

                 Email, or electronic mail, allows you to send messages and files from your computer to a friend's

                 computer and vice versa. It is fast, and usually arrives within seconds (depending on network
                 speed) after sending. You can send emails anytime, from anywhere in the world, and even to
                 multiple people at once.
                 Some of the popular e-mail service providers are Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. To use their services,
                 you just  need to create an e-mail account with any of these service providers. If you already have
                 an e-mail account, you simply log in to your email account to send and receive emails.







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