The media can affect the world in both good and bad ways. First, the media can influence our understanding of cybersecurity by public awareness. The purpose of media in the first place is the inform people of world events. Whether it creates fear among the public, news stories can educate the public about the risks they can face online. Speaking of fear, while it is important to make known of certain cyberattacks, it can lead to unnecessary paranoia at times. Also, the media may sometimes display incorrect information if no true research is involved.