What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?

The enormous growth in the use of the internet over the

last

decade has led to radical changes to the way that people consume and share information.

Although

serious problems have arisen

as a result

of

this

, there are solutions. One of the

first

problems of the internet is the ease with which children can access potentially dangerous

sites

.

For example

, pornography

sites

are easily accessible to them because they can register with a site and claim to be an adult. There is no doubt that

this

affects their thoughts and development, which is a negative impact on the children and on society. Another major problem is the growth of online fraud and hacking. These days, there are constant news stories about government and company websites that have been hacked, resulting in sensitive information falling into the hands of criminals. It is important that action is taken to combat these problems. Governments should ensure that adequate legislation and controls are in place that will prevent young people from accessing dangerous

sites

,

such

as requiring more than simply confirming that you are an adult to view a site. Parents

also

have a part to play. They need to closely monitor the activities of their children and restrict their access to certain

sites

, which can now be done through various computer programs. Companies must

also

improve their onsite IT security systems to make fraud and hacking much more difficult by undertaking thorough reviews of their current systems for weaknesses. To conclude, the internet is an amazing technological innovation that has transformed people’s lives, but not without negative impacts.

However

, with the right action by individuals, governments and businesses, it can be made a safe place for everyone.