COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Because everyone does it.
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Because you will make more friends.
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Because being onliBecause someone might steal your personal information.ne is a safe environment.
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Because someone might steal your personal information.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your personal and financial information is highly desirable to cyber criminals. After stealing your identity, they may be able to access your banking details, obtain credit cards or loans, and destroy your credit rating.
Detailed explanation-2: -In short: ‘Personally identifiable information’ refers to details that can be used to confirm who you are or how to find you. Keep your personally identifiable information private and regularly check your security settings to help protect yourself from bullying, scams and identity theft.
Detailed explanation-3: -Identity thieves may drain your bank and investment accounts, open new credit lines, get utility service, steal your tax refund, use your insurance information to get medical treatments, or give police your name and address when they are arrested. Frequent data breaches mean your information may already be exposed.
Detailed explanation-4: -If fraudsters have access to information like your name, address, or Social Security Number, they may be able to commit fraud in your name including: Applying for debit or credit cards. Making withdrawals from your bank account. Applying for government programs like unemployment, healthcare, or welfare.