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The Internet is a global system of interconnected com uter networ!s that use the standard Internet rotocol suite (T"P#IP) to +hat do I *eed to "onnect to serve several billion users worldwide$ the Internet, --> A com uter -->A modem and tele hone line (if you are using dial u access) -->A data line of some sort (if you are not using dial u access) -->An Internet browser (software) and software to connect you to the ISP -->An account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Souvenirs

Advantages of Using Internet

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Theft of Personal Information If you use the Internet for online ban!ing0 social networ!ing or other services0 you may ris! a theft to your ersonal information such as name0 address0 credit card number etc$ Peo le can access this information through unsecured connections or by lanting software and then use your ersonal details for their benefit$ *eedless to say0 this may land you in serious trouble$

Disadvantages of Using Internet

1irus Threat Internet users are often lagued by virus attac!s on their systems$ 1irus rograms are incons icuous and may get activated if you clic! a seemingly harmless lin!$ "om uters connected to the Internet are very rone to targeted virus attac!s and may end u crashing$ Pornogra hy Pornogra hy is erha s the biggest disadvantage of the Internet$ Internet allows you to access and download millions of ornogra hic hotos0 videos and other &-rated stuff$ Such unrestricted access to orn can be detrimental for children and teenagers$ Social 2isconnect Than!s to the Internet0 eo le now only meet on social networ!s$ 3ore and more eo le are getting are drifting a art from their friends and family$ %ven children refer to lay online games rather than going out and mingling with other !ids$

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