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?

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web definitely opened up a huge prospective

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how

data

is made available and used. But

also

, has increased the complexities in

usage

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of the same

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late. The following paragraphs would talk about the problems that the

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has created and about the possible solutions to overcome them. The main issue

that is

on the rise currently is

misuse

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a misuse

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of the

data

.

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is leading to

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increase in

cyber crimes

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cybercrimes

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and

data

theft. People involved in these are mostly the youth of

this

generation who have more than needed access to the sources. Hacking computers and stealing

data

has become

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new trend among young people. A survey conducted in 2020 says that 33 billion records would be stollen by the end of 2023. Another snag that the cyberspace has led to, is

availability

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the availability

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of

age sensitive

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content.

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websites are accessible by all without any discretion leading to the growth of crime on women like rapes, honey traps and murders.

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of morphing tools as a free source is the cause of honey traps and blackmailing women. Access to pornographic content has been

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main cause

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rapes. Possible solutions for the

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pointers could be

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, increasing

data

security by using strong passwords, changing them on a frequent basis and securing one's computer or laptop by

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active spyware or malware.

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, securing one's wireless network.

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, using

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parental

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control applications on a device in order to prevent access to inappropriate content to children. Fourth, using social media responsibly. The invention of the hyperspace is for sure a sign of

growth

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the growth

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of technology and is beneficial if used with prudence.