THE INTERNET AND YOU: OPPORTUNITIES AND CAUTION

THE INTERNET AND YOUOPPORTUNITIES AND CAUTION

Simeon Ayoade Adedokun

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THE INTERNET AND YOUSimeon Ayoade Adedokun 6-Oct-16

INTRODUCTIONThe Internet has greatly revolutionized the world of

computers and communications—the ways we communicate, learn, work and play. It is increasingly

becoming a vital and indispensable technology, and a very important part of our everyday lives.

With the Internet and its infrastructure, there is virtually no limit to what you can do, no limit to people you can

connect with around the world, no limit to resources you can access, and no limit to opportunities you can annex.Simeon Ayoade Adedokun 6-Oct-16

INTERNET CONNECTS US TO WORLDWIDE OPPORTUNITIES

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PossibilitiesInternet makes it possible to quickly find

information on the world wide web, communicate with people anywhere in the world, transact and

manage businesses, manage finances, bank from home, shop from home, play games, listen to

music, watch videos, and much more. It is very crucial to the survival of individuals and

businesses today.

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WHAT IS THE INTERNET?INTERNETWORK


INTERNET IS A GLOBAL NETWORKSimeon Ayoade Adedokun 6-Oct-16

Internet is the shortened name for Internetwork.

Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that connects billions of

users, and their computers and other electronic devices worldwide for the purpose of

communication. Simply put, Internet is a network of networks.


WHAT IS WWW?WORLD WIDE WEB


The World Wide Web (WWW), usually called Web, is a global collection of different websites that can be

accessed through the Internet. WWW is the most widely used and the leading information retrieval service on the

Internet.

A website is a collection of related text, documents, images, sounds, animations, movies, and other resources

that are logically interconnected by hyperlinks and referenced by Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs)/Uniform

Resource Locators (URLs).


A website may be created for almost anything: general information dissemination website, news platform, advertisement, education,

online library, business, e-commerce, or forum for sharing ideas.


WAYS THROUGH WHICH THE INTERNET IS USED TODAY

ONLINE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES


Information DisseminationThe Internet is a worldwide broadcasting capacity that enables companies, organizations and online

users to share large amounts of information of any kind. Users can also search for random

information on virtually all topics of life online with the help of search engines and wiki sites like

Google, Bing, Ask, About and Wikipedia.


E-mailInternet is used to send and receive electronic mails containing text and attachments (pictures and other files). Email Service Providers (ESPs) include Google (Gmail), Yahoo, AOL, and Microsoft (Outlook).


Collaboration and InteractionThe Internet provides the opportunity for individuals and their computers to connect and interact without regard for geographic location.


Social Networking/ChattingSocial networks give Internet users the opportunity to connect with family and friends in a virtual social environment to share moments, thoughts and ideas.

Chat and instant messaging services allow users to send and receive short messages, discuss a subject

or share ideas in real time.


E-learningInternet connects us to electronic learning materials, online schools and libraries. You can learn from anywhere anytime and have certificates even without leaving your home.


Career DevelopmentJob search and career development are now easy. Apart from having the opportunity to connect with employees online, there are online jobs too, that can help you develop your career.


Online Media & EntertainmentAnother widely used service online is entertainment. Internet users can listen to music & online radio, watch movies & TV shows, and play games online.


YouTube, Vimeo, Pandora, Netflix, Hulu, Pogo, Addicting Games and more.

Backup ServicesOnline backup is the process of copying and archiving of computer data to a remote server, so it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event.


E-bankingThe use of the Internet to manage bank accounts, money transfer, and investments electronically.

E-banking includes Internet and mobile banking.


Business transactions—buying and selling of goods and services, and marketing activities are now being conducted with digital technologies online.

E-commerce & Marketing


Everyday TasksWith the Internet, you can complete many routine

tasks, including shopping, bill payments, online bulk SMS, Internet calls, mapping and location,

and many more at home, rather than going from one place to another to get them done.


Some Online Business Ideas And Opportunities

• Blogging• Affiliate Marketing• Auction Selling e.g. Amazon

Auction and eBay• E-Book Publishing• Online Beading Store• E-learning Service• Recruitment Service• Ad Network

• Website Flipping Business• Taking Online Surveys• Set up E-commerce Store• Digital Marketing and Lead

Generation Services• Social Media Consultancy• Web Promotion• E-Book Cover Design• Logo Design


Some Online Business Ideas And Opportunities Cont’d

• Freelance Writing• Proofreading• Resume/CV Writing• Desktop Publishing• Graphic Design• Online Video Editing• SMS Reselling• Online Coaching• Web Hosting Reselling• Membership Sites• Web Copywriting

• Virtual Assistant• Web Design & Application

Development• App Development and Script

Installation• Start a Local SEO Company

e.g. vconnect.com• Web Appraisal


CAUTION AND SAFETY


As the Internet connects us to useful resources, it is also home to certain risks, such as malware, spyware, spam, and phishing. To stay safe online,

you’ll need to understand these risks and learn how to avoid them.

Beware of False InformationThere are no regulations or controls on the materials that are placed on the Internet.

Therefore, don’t believe everything you see or read online.


Know What You Want OnlineInternet is a unified world of systematic

processes that can dictate one’s perception of reality. It provides access to large volumes of

information, including what you need and things that can distract you, therefore, know what you want on the Internet. Not everything is useful!


Know Who You Relate WithBecause the Internet is virtual community that enables

users to communicate and interact on variety of platforms, it is not devoid of fraudulent activities.

Therefore, you need to know who you talk to, who you chat with, or transact business with online. Not everybody or business is who they seem to be!


Know The Application You InstallKnow the applications and browser plugins you install.

As resourceful as the Internet is, it is also home to some dangerous software applications, such as spyware and

malware.

A spyware is a computer program that watches what people do with their computers, and then sends that

information over the Internet. A malware is designed to damage the way a computer works.


Know The Content You OpenNot everything you see online is harmless. There

are a lot of contents online that are harmful to you and your computer system. Open contents

from trusted sources only. Computer viruses may be attached to a webpage and email messages.


Use Firewall & AntivirusFirewall is a software or hardware that checks

information coming from the Internet or a network and then either turns it away or allows it to pass

through to your computer, depending on your settings. Ensure that your firewall is turned on,

especially when you are connecting to a network, as it can help prevent hackers and malicious software

from gaining access to your computer.


Antivirus programs too are very important protective tools for internet users. They can scan web pages,

email messages and any content you are downloading for potential threats.


Privacy ControlYou are responsible for the privacy of your data and control of the information about you that others can see on the Internet. Ensure that you read the privacy

policy of any website you want to register with before supplying your data; know which data they

collect, how they use them and how you can control what you share on them, especially on social media.


Create Strong PasswordA strong password is one that is easy to

remember by you but difficult for an unauthorized person to guess. It is a password that is long,

contains at least six characters, including both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and

symbols.


Avoid using personal information such as name or date of birth, and words found in the dictionary

as password.

e.g. Simeon123, 123abccdd, james1990, kate11john5, iamawinner982 are not good

enough.


Don’t use the same password for many accounts. If someone has your password for one account,

all other accounts become vulnerable.


Change your password regularly—like once in six months.


Examples of strong passwords:

aYo%02@aDE!06

_feM26%i

a9QuberFuL%Bq

k#Pi142b@np!2


Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA or TFA) Where Available


Two Factor Authentication is also called Two Step Verification or Multi-factor Authentication.

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security that requires a user, after correct username and

password are supplied, to confirm a token that only that user has on him, which may be sent to a device such as phone or via email, or generated on a token device before he can access an account or perform

an operation.


Confirm Web AddressEnsure that you are on the right page before you

perform any operation on any website, especially on e-commerce and e-banking websites. Malicious

websites often use deceptive web addresses to trick users. For example, www.mtmonline.com looks

similar to www.mtnonline.com, but ‘n’ is replaced with ‘m’ in the former address.


http://www.mtnonline.com/

http://www.mtnonline.com/

Confirm Security Symbol

Some websites, especially e-commerce, and e-banking websites, display a lock symbol in the address bar that

shows that they are using an HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) connection, which makes it safe to

enter your personal information.


Regular Update of Web BrowserLatest versions of web applications such as web browsers—and most applications—usually come

with updated security features to protect you from new viruses and malware, so it is important to

update your web browser regularly.


CONCLUSIONThe Internet is a remarkable world filled with inexhaustible information,ideas and imaginative possibilities for communication, businesses,banking, career development, entertainment and education. It isincreasingly becoming a very important part of our everyday life. Mosthuman-oriented tasks are now available for free or at affordable rates onthe Internet, all performed from home. The main advantages of theInternet are increased efficiency, convenience and wide coverage with nogeographic barrier.

We all need to utilize this great opportunity that came with the 21st

century appropriately to revolutionize our lives, businesses andrelationships; and improve our operational effectiveness and efficiency. Atthe same, we should learn to stay safe while exploring opportunities.



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