2.Theft
Theft is a major problem with the Internet. Theft of goods and theft of identity
are two major problems with the Internet. Stolen credit card information can be used
instantly, and often without any detection whatsoever. This can lead to massive
financial problems on behalf of the victim, rendering them high risk for loans and
mortgages, lowering their credit rating significantly, even leaving them bankrupt.
Identity theft is perhaps a bigger concern. With a few well-placed clicks at the
fingers of the perpetrator, your whole world can be turned upside down. Identity theft
is a growing concern, and it is one of the biggest negative effects of the Internet.
3.Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying is a full-bloom problem, mainly in schools. Cyber bullying is
much easier than physical bullying due to the anonymity factor, allowing cowards to
be the bullies. The infestation of social media sites allows cyber bullies to reach a
massive audience in seconds, leaving the victim over exposed and demoralized.
Cyber bullying is leading to a rise in suicides. This is a horrifically negative effect of
the Internet.
4.Professional
The Internet also has a negative effect on many individuals in the workforce.
Social media sites in particular, such as Facebook, have altered the landscape of
employment. Potential employers are now scouring the Internet for background
information rather than reading resumes and checking references. Cyberspace is
unforgiving, and words and images that are contributed remain there forever.
In today's society, if you have a skeleton in your closet, the Internet will find it
and expose it for the world to see. This is a catastrophically negative effect of the
Internet.
5.Sexual Predators
The Internet is host to a plethora of sexual predators. These people use the
Internet to gain access to the thoughts of children and young adolescents and
expose them to grave dangers. Sexual predators feast on the unsuspecting. The