Security and Privacy

Security and Privacy is one of the biggest concerns on the Internet nowadays.Internet users are exposed to many problems being on the web; hacking in password, social security number, credit & personal information, and exposure to inappropriate content, harassment etc...Many tasks may be done through the Internet at the tip of a finger; such as sharing sensitive personal and financial information, these informations can easily be hacked and stolen. Security and privacy on the internet does not only pose risks to adults but also to children. Internet is one of the biggest concerns that parents and educators have for their kids. Youths are easily influenced not only by their peers but mainly by the Internet. As mentioned in the article, The Conundrum of Visibility: Youth Safety and the Internet, " For many youth, technology is part of their everyday lives, and must be examined in that context. The key to addressing online safety is to take a 

few steps back and make sense of the lives of youth, the risks and dangers they face, and 

the personal, social, and cultural logic behind their practices."