Safety trends, risks, and threats on the Internet. and contributions that can be made by young people to countering them
The Internet continues to evolve rapidly, with major trends including increased connectivity, the rise of artificial intelligence, growing reliance on cloud services, and the expansion of social media and digital finance. Alongside these trends come significant risks and threats, such as cyberbullying, identity theft, misinformation, ransomware attacks, privacy violations targeting critical infrastructure, and AI-generated deepfakes. Young people, as digital natives, have a unique role to play in countering these threats. Their contributions can include: Promoting Digital Literacy – educating peers on safe and ethical online behavior. Participating in Cybersecurity Programs – joining
