Wright the advantages and disadvatages of internet

disadvantages  


1.seeing adult content
2.Getting addicted

advantages

1.can get perfect answers
2.Best teachers are there on YouTube
3.be socialized


 
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While the introduction of the Internet led to many benefits, unfortunately, it also came with its own set of problems. Most significantly, these problems can negatively impact your security and privacy.

Let’s address some of the advantages and disadvantages (drawbacks) of the Internet, and what you can do to keep your security and privacy intact.

Electronic Communications:
The Advantage:

  • Before the Internet came into existence, to communicate with someone who isn’t in the same room as you, you would have to call them on a phone. Or if you wanted to send them a note you had to send a letter through snail mail. With the introduction of the Internet, we now have the ability to send and receive messages through electronic mail- virtually instantaneously and without the need of a postage stamp. 
  • With the Internet came the convenience of online shopping. Rather than having to drive to a mall and wait in long lines to make a purchase, you can now do all of your shopping with a few clicks of the mouse. In addition, the Internet made it easier for individuals to price compare between different online retailers to see which one offers the best selections and prices.
  • Also with the Internet, you can avoid the line all together simply by remotely logging into your account on your computer and completing your transaction from the bank any time of day or night.


The Disadvantage:

  • Unfortunately, the ability to send and receive emails also created a means for cybercriminals to distribute spam and malware. Malware hiding in email attachments could wreak havoc to your PC or possibly even create a backdoor for an attacker to infiltrate your system. Through emails, cybercriminals saw this as another opportunity to play on human emotions and lure victims into revealing sensitive information through phishing scams. 
  • While the Internet brought upon convenience for individuals to make online purchases, this also created yet another way for cybercriminals to steal personal information and to distribute malware.First, cybercriminals create fake websites that offer goods at unbelievable prices to attract individuals. For example, during the Holiday Season you might search for the best electronic deals through a search engine. Cybercriminals can trick you into clicking on their fake website by boosting their ranking in the search engine results page (SERP) through a technique called SEO poisoning. You might think you’re making a legitimate purchase, but in actuality the cybercriminal has just taken hold of your personal information and could now use it to commit identity theft or sell it to the black market.Second, cybercriminals can spread malware on legitimate websites by means of drive-by-downloads. Since popular and legitimate online shopping websites already receive a ton of visitors, this makes it much easier for cybercriminals to infect a wider reach of computers in a shorter amount of time. Legitimate websites could unknowingly distribute malware to visitors through malicious advertisements (or malvertisements) that are run by third-party vendors, or simply by hackers who have compromised the website itself.
  • Finally, while a smart thermostat can aid in reducing your energy cost, the downside is that a hacker could exploit the hardware of the thermostat and use it to spy on home owners. Since smart thermostats have access to information such as when you’re home or away, your zip code, and your WiFi credentials, a hacker who compromises the thermostat will now have access to all of this information.

Smart thermostats aren’t the only devices vulnerable to attacks. According to a recent study, 70 percent of IoT devices are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. This list includes thermostats, TVs, webcams, sprinkler control systems, home alarms, and door locks- just to name a few. The truth of the matter is that all of these devices have loopholes and vulnerabilities that could be exploited by just about anyone.




 

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disadvantages :Spending too much time at the desk with a computer can harm your physical and mental health
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Hiii Arfa ur ques seems very interesting...
So firstly ADVANTAGES.
1.students can use it for their studies...
2.Today we r using internet in making cashless India.
3.Internet lets us to come closer with our relatives nd firnds..
DISADVANTAGE.
2.Students r using it excessevely making wrong use of it.
3.Today there are 100s cases of cyber crime..
3.Internet is totally addictive..
Regards
Aqsa Kibria
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