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Running Head: INTERNET ANONYMITY AND ITS DANGERS 3

Title: Internet

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Anonymous of the Internet and Its Dangers

Introduction

The internet is a concept and system that is utilized across the world by the diversity of people who belonged to the different ethnic groups via the interconnected computer networks. The anonymity of the internet is beneficial in a variety of ways regardless of the sections of the economy; every location in the wide finds the internet a good thing (Hamburger, 2013).  However, its utilization has a set of drawbacks that impact when individuals embrace it to satisfy their needs. The dangers arise due to the use of the internet limits its effectiveness as an outcome that renders it's less critical.

Reasons for having Anonymous Ways of Accessing the Internet

VPN anonymity has never been more important than it is nowadays. Whether its cybercriminals, government monitoring or being blocked out the network that keeps internet user up at night, a virtual private network provide peace of mind to every internet user. Internet users who sign up for anonymous virtual private network are able to secure themselves from the worst of the network. Here are several reasons why the anonymous virtual private network should access the internet today (Riordan, 2016). 

Protect User Online Security

Identity crime is one of the most prevalent and unsettling internet crimes. It's not only individuals who are at risk nowadays but even businesses.

Unblock Websites

With the anonymous virtual private network, users can unblock websites, bypass the restrictions and gain unlimited entertainment access, whether the user is traveling, or he/she is a fan of another country’s entertainment.

Dangers of Anonymity on the Internet

Anonymity is considered as one of the move which usually empowers the worst among users. One of the danger associated to it is that anonymous platform are more likely to dehumanize a particular victim. Individuals who are hiding their identities are more likely to cause harm to other individuals either through exposure of their personal information or threatening them.

References

Amichai-Hamburger, Y. (2013). The Social Net: Understanding our online behavior. Oxford, England: OUP Oxford.

Riordan, J. (2016). The Liability of Internet Intermediaries. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Shipley, T. G., & Bowker, A. (2013). Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace. London, England: Newnes.