Sometimes an activity that the user may think is private may not necessarily be. There are virtually no online activities or services that guarantee 100% privacy. Today, most people depend upon computers manage information and surf the Internet. Since there is such a great deal of dependence upon computers, it is of utmost important that users feel secure utilizing them. Users and merchants both need to be informed and educated regarding the potential threats that exist and what protective measures should be taken to ensure that confidential information remains so. With the never-ending escalation of cyberspace threats to privacy and security, users can be assured that there are resources and protective measures that can be taken to safeguard their private information as much as …show more content…
The government is doing a better job listening to the concerns of society as it pertains to cybercrime. The risk of becoming a victim or a volunteer of cybercrime is realistic and shouldn’t be marginalized. Every user whether they are a teacher, student, business owner or homemaker has to acknowledge that we all share the same vulnerabilities. Every business must conduct a professional analysis of their current cyber security policies and implement a plan of action to minimize the successful attacks of a