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Threats on the Internet

Threats on the Internet

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Threats on the Internet

- [Voiceover] In this video, we'll take a look at some of the threats that exist online. And then in the upcoming videos of this course, we'll take a deeper look into some of these issues, and how we can avoid them. Now, this list won't include all of the risks, and as technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate, new treats will arise. So this is a topic that you'll want to continue to read and learn about in order to stay up to date and informed. Now let's take a look at some of these internet threats. The first is viruses and malware. You've likely heard of these. They refer to malicious software created intentionally to compromise your device, your software, privacy, or sensitive personal information. Another threat is online scams. Many scams exist that try to take advantage of you, in order to obtain your personal information, or even money. These can exist in the form of scare tactic messages though email or social media, in which someone poses as a reputable entity such as a…

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