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                                                         CYBER SAFETY





           Prime (Ver. 2.2)-VII Prime (Ver. 2.2)-VII                         Learning Objectives                                                                                                                                                        CYBER SAFETY






                                                                             •  What is Internet?
                                                                             •  Cyber Crimes
                                                                             •  Cyber Safety
                                                                             •  Digital Footprints




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          90                      Today, I read a term 'Cyber Safety' in the newspaper. But, I don't understand                                                                                                                                       91
                                 the meaning of cyber safety. Can you help me to understand it better?


                                  Sure! Cyber safety is trying to be safe on the Internet. Let's learn more

                                 about cyber safety in this chapter.

                  As a society, we have evolved with time. From the days of using letters and meetings for
                  communication, we have moved to rely on technology now. The Internet and smart devices

                  have become an integral part of our daily routine. While we continue to use social media and
                  the Internet, let us also have a look at the safety aspects we need to consider to create a

                  healthy cyber environment.


                     What is Internet?


                  Internet is also called as "the NET" or Network of Networks, which means International
                  Network. It is a network used all over the world where users located at different locations
                  can communicate and exchange information with each other. It is a collection of networks

                  which  are connected to one another and forms a  global  network.  Almost everything is
                  available  on Internet,  from online shopping  to  transferring  money,  promoting products,

                  collecting  information,  etc. The  Internet  has  transformed  our lives and  made us more
                  digitized.


                    Advantages of Internet

                  The usage of the Internet has increased over the years as it has many advantages. Let us
                  discuss some of the advantages one by one.
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