What’s true? Cybersecurity in the age of social media


  • TECH
  • Friday, 10 May 2019

In today's digital era when access to technology means that anyone can create a professional-looking website and post information, photographs, and video, it's more important than ever to be able to tell what's true from what's not. (Illustration by Mickey Quinn/Millennial Youth/iGeneration Youth/TNS

For many people, technology is part of everyday life. Whether it's emailing your boss or looking up funny videos out of boredom, people rely on technology. 

Even though digital use is incredibly fulfilling, it does have its downsides. Nearly every website has advertisements itching to be clicked on. Many of the ads aren't secure and could lead to viruses on your device or your personal information leaked for untrustworthy people to see. 

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