Computers have made the world safer and more efficient than ever. Communication is faster than ever before. Emergency response is quicker. GPS allows people to travel more efficiently and skip traffic. Surveillance cameras are also used in solving crime. This makes the world safer and deters crime. Various cybersecurity technologies protect sensitive private information, like credit card information. For example, two-factor authentication double checks your identity before allowing access. However, in some ways computers have made the world less safe. With the cybersecurity technology advancements comes new ways to attack it. A rise in cybercrime has came with computers and it threatens individuals, organizations, and even governments. Threat actors use scams, viruses, and attack critical infrastructure. If not handled properly these threats result in data loss, identity theft, and more. While surveillance cameras are a pro they still come with cons, like surveillance abuse. The government and organizations can track movements and collect personal data without consent. This is a abuse of power. Organizations have been taken to court for privacy violations. Privacy rights are still being established and are a hot topic with the rise of cybersecurity.
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