Summary of "Net Crime 'Big Fear' for Britons

Net Crime 'big fear' for Britons

This article 'Net Crime 'big fear' for Britons' from the Internet, the writer describes that many computer users were exposed by net-crimes in Great Britain, however they didn't prepare a suitable computer security system. First, many Britons worry about net cirme. According to the Get Safe Online study, 21% of respondents felt more risk from net crime than burglary. And many Britons were afraid of using the Internet because of online crime. Secondary, even though online crime was very jeopardizing, computer users didn't recognize the necessities of computer security systems. Finally, If we want to use computers and the Internet without risks of net-crimes, we must install computer security software such as anti-virus software, firewall, and spam mail prevention program.


First, high computer and the Internet used rate cause computer crimes such as fake online companies, computer virus attacks, and spam mail. Most of computer users have experienced net-crimes. They have spent too much time removing spam mail everyday. And they feel pain because of too much online advertisements. Obviously, net-crimes are so serious, they are social problems.


Next, despite serious online crimes most computer users don't have an appropriate safe method. Computers and the Internet are necessary in our lives. We can't think that we can't use computers for online-crimes. We have to destroy computer crimes in the world. So we must develop computer security systems and seek better fundamental solutions.

Finally, the Internet and computers give not only disadvantages but also advantages to our lives. We can enjoy computers and the Internet's convenience while we have to overcome computer and Internet risks. If we prepare proper computer security systems and enforce computer security consciousness, we will enjoy Internet surfing under a more safe computer environment.