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Internet Surfing and Security

The document discusses various topics related to the internet including its history, advantages, disadvantages, requirements, and security issues. It provides information on how the internet originated from ARPANET and was developed for research and education. It outlines key benefits like accessing information and communicating easily, as well as potential downsides like inaccurate information and overuse affecting productivity. The document also explains devices and services needed to connect like computers, modems, internet connections, and ISPs. Lastly, it covers topics such as search engines, web browsers, computer viruses, and using antivirus software to help protect systems from potential threats.

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Internet Surfing and Security

The document discusses various topics related to the internet including its history, advantages, disadvantages, requirements, and security issues. It provides information on how the internet originated from ARPANET and was developed for research and education. It outlines key benefits like accessing information and communicating easily, as well as potential downsides like inaccurate information and overuse affecting productivity. The document also explains devices and services needed to connect like computers, modems, internet connections, and ISPs. Lastly, it covers topics such as search engines, web browsers, computer viruses, and using antivirus software to help protect systems from potential threats.

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INTERNET – SURFING & SECURITY

INTERNET
• Internet is the largest network that links millions of computers with
each other to share information across the world.

• The biggest advantage of the internet is that you can access it


from a computer or mobile device anywhere: at home, at office, at
school or at the restaurant.
HISTORY OF INTERNET

• ARPANET (Advanced Research Project Agency Network) was the


first form of network.
• It was set up by the US Department of Defense.
• It was developed for sharing information in research and
development in science and technology.
• Used by government and scientists.
• Was later used to spread education.
• Eventually, grew bigger and led to present form of Internet.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET

• Can get information on any topic.

• Can send and receive e-mail messages


very quickly.

• Can play online games.

• Can listen to music and watch movies


DISADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET

• All information you get on the internet may not


be 100% accurate.
• People spend more time on the internet surfing
irrelevant websites which may affect their work
or study.
• Personal information can be misused on the
internet.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERNET

To use Internet, you need :


 A Computer or a Mobile

 Modem

 Internet connection

 ISP
MODEM

• Is a short form for Modulator / Demodulator.

• Is a device that receives data from the internet and sends data

from your computer to the internet.


INTERNET CONNECTION

• BROADBAND is a high speed internet connection.

• With broadband access we use a computer, a digital modem and

a broadband line.
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER
• The internet connection is provided by different companies called

ISP.

• ISP allow you to use Internet on monthly charge. eg Airtel, tatasky,

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited)


SEARCH ENGINE

• Search engine is a program that searches through the collection of

Web pages for a particular information.

• Popular search engines are Google, Bing & Yahoo.


WEB BROWSER

• A Web browser or browser, is a software used to access the Internet

• Examples:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer

• Mozilla Firefox

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge
 WWW – (World Wide Web): it contains millions of websites that provide
information in the form of text, animation, pictures and videos.

 Webpage – it is an information displayed in the form of a page on the


internet.

 Website – It is a collection of related web pages that provide information.

 Homepage – It is the first page that appears when we open a website.

 E-mail – Email stands for electronic mail. An email address


defines the location of an individual’s mailbox on the internet.
COMPUTER VIRUS

• A computer virus is a type of malicious code or program written to alter the


way a computer operates and is designed to spread from one computer to
another.

• It is a program that secretly enters into the computer system in order to


corrupt and destroy the data.

• There are several ways by which a computer is infected with a virus. Some of
these are: Internet, Junk mail, pendrive etc.
SYMPTOMS OF A COMPUTER VIRUS

• Unusually slow performance.

• Frequent crashes.

• Unknown or unfamiliar programs that start up when you turn on your


computer.

• Mass emails being sent from your email account.

• Changes to your homepage or passwords.


PROTECTING COMPUTER FROM VIRUSES:

• Install an anti-virus software on your computer and update it from time to


time. eg – Norton, Quickheal, Avira etc.

• Never open an email from an unknown person. It may harm your system.

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