One of the clearest and most useful inventions of the last century is the Internet. It is generally agreed that the development of the Internet will have huge impact on humanity for several generations to come, and may have as big an impact on society as the agricultural revolution did several thousand years ago.
The reasons are numerous. From an entertainment perspective, the Internet is unmatched in its variety and numerous sources of pleasure. Watching videos online, and reading a few of your favorite blogs is fast becoming a pastime for many.
For businesses, the Internet is absolutely essential. More and more businesses are starting to realize that without a strong Internet presence, their business may very well be doomed to failure. It was only a few years ago that companies even had the option of having a web site or not. Today, it is clearly a requirement for doing business. And when you add in all the public servants, researchers and scientists who use the collaborative powers of the Internet on a daily basis, you can clearly understand its importance.
However, just like biological organisms in nature have to always be on guard against parasites, Internet users have to always be on guard against viruses. These are programs that are designed to do nothing short of pure happiness killing evil, and must be protected against at all costs. They come in two general forms.
The first kind is the worst. These spread from computer to computer like locusts, destroying everything in their path. Malicious software, or malware, wants nothing more than the destruction of your data. The second variety, while not as destructive, can be just as troublesome. These are commonly referred to as adware or spyware, and seek to exploit your personal information for financial gain.
Of course, just as these programs are becoming more and more advanced, so are the programs to defend against them. Once installed, these programs will seek and destroy all those bugs that have infected your computer, allowing you to surf the Internet in peace, just like it was meant to be.
The reasons are numerous. From an entertainment perspective, the Internet is unmatched in its variety and numerous sources of pleasure. Watching videos online, and reading a few of your favorite blogs is fast becoming a pastime for many.
For businesses, the Internet is absolutely essential. More and more businesses are starting to realize that without a strong Internet presence, their business may very well be doomed to failure. It was only a few years ago that companies even had the option of having a web site or not. Today, it is clearly a requirement for doing business. And when you add in all the public servants, researchers and scientists who use the collaborative powers of the Internet on a daily basis, you can clearly understand its importance.
However, just like biological organisms in nature have to always be on guard against parasites, Internet users have to always be on guard against viruses. These are programs that are designed to do nothing short of pure happiness killing evil, and must be protected against at all costs. They come in two general forms.
The first kind is the worst. These spread from computer to computer like locusts, destroying everything in their path. Malicious software, or malware, wants nothing more than the destruction of your data. The second variety, while not as destructive, can be just as troublesome. These are commonly referred to as adware or spyware, and seek to exploit your personal information for financial gain.
Of course, just as these programs are becoming more and more advanced, so are the programs to defend against them. Once installed, these programs will seek and destroy all those bugs that have infected your computer, allowing you to surf the Internet in peace, just like it was meant to be.
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