Andriy Links to an external site.SlynchukLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.has described eleven things Internet users do that may be illegal. Review what the author says and write a paragraph describing the five most serious violations and why you think those offenses are serious.
Some of the more serious violations described in this article include using illegal streaming services, as not only is the content stolen, but these websites are also not secure and can compromise your information. Password sharing is another very common practice that has good intentions, but is just unsafe for the owner. You don’t know how many people know your passwords, and because they have that information, those people can lock the owner of the account and can take their payment information along with that. With TikTok, people are blurring the lines of sarcasm and jokes with trolling and bullying. Those harmful comments are part of your digital footprint and will stay with you, so you should be mindful of what you say to others. Another trend is creating fake accounts to stalk people online. It is illegal to stalk and to use another’s information. This is harmful because it promotes fraud and harassment. The article also discusses collecting information from people under the age of 13, which can stem from these fake accounts. This puts children in danger, which is terrible. All of these involve some kind of fraud and putting someone in danger, which are serious offenses.