ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET

The internet is really useful and has a lot of advantages, but there are also some disadvantages of using it. Ones need to be very alert when using the internet. Check out this list of advantages and disadvantages of the internet:
ADVANTAGES:
Information is probably the biggest advantage that Internet offers.
Internet is a virtual treasure trove of information.
 Any kind of information on any topic under the sun is available on the Internet.
Entertainment is another popular reason why many people prefer to surf the Internet.
 In fact, the Internet has become quite successful in trapping the multifaceted entertainment industry.
The search engines like Google, Yahoo are at your service on the Internet.                                                          

DISADVANTAGES:
If you use the Internet for online banking, social networking or other services, you may risk a theft to your personal information such as name, address, credit card number etc.
  People can access this information through unsecured connections or by planting software and then use your personal details for their benefit. Needless to say, this may land you in serious trouble.
 Internet users are often plagued by virus attacks on their systems.
 Virus programs are inconspicuous and may get activated if you click a seemingly harmless link. Computers connected to the Internet are very prone to targeted virus attacks and may end up crashing.