The Computer Revolution/Internet/Security

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Internet security falls into categories of software that have been developed to ensure that we all enjoy ourselves on the internet. There are three major areas of concern surrounding internet security: Authentication of the information (the information is authentic), authorization (the user has permission to use it), and confidentiality. Confidentiality is a area of major concern because many people shop online, bank online etc. We need to know that our information will not be published to the masses when we enter a site. There is an institutes that has complied a database and training program for the internet called CERT. The security is some times important since it can lead your life in danger, you may create a new email but for sure you cannot delete the information which is stolen.

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Hacking is the process of breaking into a computer or network usually via the Internet. In most cases people that hack information are aiming to steal data, ruin a computer system, or execute another illegal act. Individuals and businesses may not be the only victims of hackers, but it is a threat to the national security of the United States. Wireless networks are becoming easier to gain access to allowing cyber terrorists to access important information.

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