Identity Theft

Q1.There is usually a positive side and a negative side to each new technological improvement.
Select a
technology you use every day and consider its benefits and risks. What benefits does the technology
provide? Are there any risks involved and, if so, how can they be minimized? If you chose not to use this
technology because of the possible risks associated with it, how would your life be affected? Who
should determine if the benefits of a new technology outweigh the potential risks? Consumers? The
government?
BENEFITS AND RISKS ASSOSCIATED WITH TECHNOLOGY:

In today world of modern technology everyone is using it in different forms let’s consider internet
because it is the most used technology worldwide. Internet is the biggest network of computer and we
can also say that it is network of networks. People are highly dependent and relies on internet. It is one
of the biggest source of communication and sharing data from one place t many places at a time.
It is a combination of personal computers, main frame computers, cell phones and many other
electronical device. Internet provides many services for a different category people and it is easily
accessible from anywhere with minimum requirement.
BENEFITS OF INTERNET:
1. Internet connects people through social networking sites like facebook, instagram and
twitter etc. It help people to stay connected with families especially for those who are
miles away from their families.
2. It is very beneficial for students especially now a days. Students take online classes
through internet. They also use internet for research of the projects etc.
3. People use internet for their online shopping, searching homes and searching hotels.
Through the internet we can also book tickets of flights and it is used for many other
purposes.
4. Individuals are dependent on internet because of surfing internet, view online stuff and
collection distracts people from the bad emotions and divert their mind from problems.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNET:

One risk you face on internet is cybercrime. Some cybercriminal sell illegally on the internet and
some attempt to steal money and other possession from people. Cybercrime is one of the most
common problem now a days which is faced by the most of the people. There are so many
examples of cybercrime which are as follows:
IDENTITY THEFT:
A criminal can steal your personal information such as person’s name and address. They can also steal
official information such as passport numbers etc. Criminal can use a stolen identity to pretend they are
someone else. They can open a bank account or credit card account in someone else’s name.
Phishing:
A criminal creates a fake website that look like the official website of a real bank or any other website.
Through this website they can use you details to commit crimes online. They create fake emails and
send people when the person login to that web they record you name and passwords later which can be
used to steal money or something else.
Scamming:
They sent you email that asks for money. Sometimes the email contains a thread that the victim owes
the money and will have to go to court if you don’t pay debit.
Hacking:
They break computer system, usually steal files or personal info. Bank systems are an example of a
system that hackers attack.
MINIMIZING THE RISKS RELATED THE TECHNOLOGY:

There are several ways to minimize risks relates to the internet which can help us to keep our data
safe.
 You can prevent malware from damage by installing anti-virus software.

 Never turn off you firewall or AV software on your computer.
 Keep the software on your computer up to date.
 When you search the web, only use the sites you trust.
 Always use strong passwords and change you passwords regularly that make it more difficult for
the hacker to access your computer.
If a person choose not to use a technology then the life can be affected to the major extend. In the lack
of this service or facility the person cannot be able to do some popular activities which can affect their
life.
Following are the uses of internet that would be suffered if the person do not choose technology.
Communicati on:
It is the very popular activity on internet which help people to exchange emails, messages and to do
discussions or debate with people.
Shopping:
Online shopping is also the most popular facility provided by internet. Online shopping , window
shopping and looking for latest fashion is growing faster and gaining the popularity among the people.
Searching:
It is the most used activity on internet it is commonly used for finding information or news of the whole
world. By this facility people can access e library and can get information about current affairs, local and
international events.
Entertainment:
It is also an activity on internet which provides the user facility of listening music, watching movies and
playing games etc.
It is a duty of a government to take action if the benefits of technology are outweighing the potential
risks.
Q.2: The ubiquitous nature of mobile phones today brings tremendous convenience to our lives, but
will misuse of new improvements to this technology result in the loss of that convenience? For instance,
camera phones are now banned in many fitness centers, park restrooms, and other similar facilities
because some people have used them inappropriately to take compromising photos, and mobile phones
are banned in many classrooms because of the disruption of constant text messaging and the use of the
phone by dishonest students to cheat on exams. Do you think these reactions to mobile phone misuse
are justified? Is there another way to ensure the appropriate use of mobile phones without banning
their use for all individuals? Should there be more stringent consequences for those who use technology
for illegal or unethical purposes
ANSWER:
Mobile phones and their misuses:
In today’s world of advancement mobile phone is a technology which is extensively used.
It is used for the purpose of communicati on which is the most use full facility of mobile
phones.
Misuses of mobile phones:

 It creates significant distraction for the people especially for students.
 It create addictive tendencies in people.
 Students use it for a cheating purpose.
 There are issues of sexual abuse, exploitation and child pornography with cell phones.
To overcome the distraction in classrooms and cheating in exams without banning cellphones
we can place network blockers in examination halls and students should turn their cellphones
off during class so they will not be distracted and for those who use it illegally government
should take action against those peoples and it is our responsibility to use it responsibly. I think
we should teach our students that what they should do if someone is using illegally or how we
should avail this facility without misusing it. The government should impose law against cheating
and for using technology illegally.

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Q1.There is usually a positive side and a negative side to each new technological improvement.

BENEFITS AND RISKS ASSOSCIATED WITH TECHNOLOGY:

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNET:

MINIMIZING THE RISKS RELATED THE TECHNOLOGY:

 You can prevent malware from damage by installing anti-virus software.

Misuses of mobile phones:

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