The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge

The advent of the internet has markedly changed how we used to communicate.

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transformation of communication has given birth to some problems that were never experienced before, which I will discuss in

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essay along with suggestions to tackle them. One of the biggest problems that people are facing these days is “identity theft”:

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when cyber criminals steal someone's personal details (

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: passwords, bio data and credit

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exploit them. It is a source of extreme distress for

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individuals, especially

who binge shop online. An effective way to prevent

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offence is by avoiding visiting the websites that

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dodgy and

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abiding by the online security checks. Another issue

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encountered by social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and so on) users

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“cyber bullying”.

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people complain about textual and photographic harassment by hackers and fake accounts online. I remember one time somebody who was pretending to be one of my

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friends by using her photograph and name, sent me a friend request; when I found out, I quickly reported it to the website authorities and that account was confiscated. The way forward to

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problem is by making privacy policies more efficient, taking action against offenders and charging them for their crimes.

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, I would like to mention about internet addiction, which is quite prevalent at

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activity logs and statuses on social media site and keep checking them over and over again throughout the day that distracts them from other important activities at work as well as at home.

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can mainly be solved through self-control and if not by going cold

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at least by restricting the use of gadgets at certain times,

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: mealtime, bedtime and as much as possible. To conclude, it is clear from the aforementioned issues that people are experiencing some significant

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scenarios because of the misuse of the internet,

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, these unpleasant experiences can be reduced by employing safety, privacy and vigilance.