The advancement in technology has made the internet easily available and affordable. Internet is now used by significant number of people on day-to-day basis for office work, educational and research purpose, for entertainment purpose and for crimes. Internet can be used by terrorists and mafia to plan an attack by accessing sensitive data of individuals For example, the unauthorised access to of sensitive information helped a group of attackers successfully. This caused numerous causalities and massive destruction. Sometimes, people are unaware of extend of misuse that can be done, by uploading their information on the internet, this needs to be controlled by the administration for safety purpose.By controlling internet they are able to control the voices of people and drown out various form of opposition or voices against the government. It gives false information and develop a sense of constructed news which only shows the government in a positive light rather than all the aspects.
Government can help to stop the cyber crimes. There is increase in number of cyber crimes over the internet. These criminals target common individuals of the country. Blackmailing, scamming, and stalking are Some common cyber crimes, which can be done by using false identities of victims and by data theft. These misconducts takes place on social networking sites such as, Facebook, Instagram, snapchat. These offences are required to be addressed immediately.The administration must make strict rules to stop this. If the administration gets control over the internet and information, it will be easier for them identify and punish these criminals as soon as possible.
In conclusion, it is important for administration to have control over internet to maintain national security and for prevention of crimes.
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