Cyber-bullying

Technology affects society in many ways. While technology has helped civilizations advance, it has also created new problems. The advancements in computer technology in the late 20th century greatly changed the way we live. The development of the Internet and the invention of the World Wide Web allowed instant communication and access to information from around the world. However, unlimited and uncontrolled online access also raised many concerns and created the need for new laws and regulations. Educators and parents worry about the appropriateness of the content children can access on the Internet.
 New technologies have been developed to help teachers curb the rampant plagiarism and other cheating the Internet has fostered. The popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace have raised new fears about child predators, loss of privacy, and cyberbullies. In addition, advancements in computer technology have opened up a whole new arena for criminal activity.
 Cybercrimes include identity theft, child pornography, hacking, and copyright infringement. After the 2001 terror attacks in the United States, security officials grew more concerned about the threat of cyberterrorism and continue to focus on ways to safeguard our information systems.