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INTERNET SECURITY:
Now the world has changed differently because of internet. As the internet spreads to more and more households, information that you need to know about certain subjects will be available on the internet. If you have a internet service, the world is in front of you. In other words, the information is out there for taking, receiving and it is becoming easy to find. However, the risks will go along with this convenience for each internet household and commercial users alike.
People are also instantaneously accessible, as are archives of discussion on various topics. You can send a message to anyone far away from around the world within minutes. From home you can shop any fresh vegetables, fruits, etc..from your favorite grocery stores, and they will be delivered to your home. Imagine when you forgot to pay your bills on due date, just a minute you can make payments online to pay for utilities, credit card debts, mortgage. You do not need to stand in line to make a deposit to your bank. Everything is done on the internet. The internet becomes a part of people's lives.
The Internet is indeed your friend and can significantly speed the
flow of information that you need to solve problems when building
cost-effective and secure configurations. However, there is a cost, and
frequently that cost is difficult to recognize. Internet is also your danger. Privacy is perhaps the most important aspect of computer security for everyday Internet users.
Because information in electronic format can be shared among companies, and because small pieces of related information from different sources can be easily linked together to form a composite of, people can easy become targets to intruders.