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INTERNET
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Is the Internet safe?
Nowadays the internet is important in our lives. We cannot live without it. Usually people use it to communicate with others or to collect information. Furthermore, they play games and post photos. Almost everybody uses the internet, so it is easy for this trend to become dangerous.
The internet can offer a lot in our lives. But, if you really want to be safe when surfing the net, you should follow the following tips.
Do not share your personal data because some people can use your personal information for their own purposes or even criminal activities. Furthermore, you really should download a program that helps you protect your data. Also, you should keep your personal information and privacy for yourself and avoid posting images or stories that expose your private moments. In addition, you must not open anonymous emails and messages. Last but not least, you must talk to your parents or teachers if something strange or alarming happens to you.
Despite the advantages of the internet and the safety regulations there is still considerable risk. It is common knowledge that cyberbullying is the most common threat that you may face while using the internet.
To surf or not to surf?
Eirini Lidaki, Migena Matai, Emmanouela Oustamamolaki, Maria Psaroudaki, Chrisoula Scholinaki
'Do not share your personal data because some people can use your personal information for their own purposes.'
In this day and age some children can be victims of pornography. Sometimes young people become naive and trust people they do not know who. Almost 1 in 4 young people has come across racist or hate messages online and this can have a negative impact in their lives.
Taking all the above into consideration we realize that the internet is very important in our lives. Despite of the fact that the internet may have negative aspects too, it can offer a lot of help to people. Last but not least, if we are all the time on the internet, we will have serious problems with our health. All in all, there are many illegal things to do or to watch if we are not careful.
REFERENCE:https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiYwZucuovhAhVHyKQKHYOBDyUQjhx6BAgBEAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weforum.org%2Fprojects%2Finternet-for-all&psig=AOvVaw2AQuC6CbvwSN7KXgVcMcHb&ust=1552990383710716 World Economic Forum