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Tips on how to stay safe on the internet
Do you remember a world without instant answers, videocalls across oceans, and streaming services? Around half of the global population does not.
Generation Z (generally defined as those born from the late 1990s to the early 2010s) and Generation Alpha (born in the early 2010s to the mid-2020s) have not experienced a world before the internet. They've only seen it in history books, movies, and TV shows — ironically, often streamed online.
Two sides of a digital coin
While exact figures fluctuate and generational definitions can vary slightly, the combined population of these two younger generations represents approximately 45% of the world's population today. This means that a significant portion of the world's inhabitants have grown up entirely or predominantly with the internet and digital technology as an integral part of their lives.
“This digital evolution brought us knowledge, cooperation, convenience, and raised productivity sky high. Yet it also has a darker, more complex side. The very network that empowers us with endless information also bombards us with misinformation and lies, at times swaying the opinions of entire nations. The platforms connecting us to old friends can become minefields of phishing scams and privacy invasions. Over the years, the internet has become a “place” where our personal information is harvested and traded without scruples. And I’m not even talking about the dark web. So as we celebrate the web's creation, let's also not forget about the perils it holds,” says Ignas Valancius, head of engineering at NordPass.
So how do we stay safe? The answer often begins with something as simple as good passwords. They are like keys to our doors. Yet, ironically, we often treat them with startling carelessness, opting for easily guessable combinations, or reusing the same password across a dozen accounts. It's the digital equivalent of leaving your front door unlocked, your car keys in the ignition, and your wallet on the kitchen table — simultaneously.
How to protect yourself online
World Wide Web Day
It is celebrated annually on August 1 to commemorate the invention and impact of the World Wide Web, a global system of interconnected web pages, colloquially known as the internet. This day highlights how the WWW has revolutionized communication, access to information, and global connectivity, while also acknowledging challenges like online privacy and misinformation.
“It's a curious paradox that the great gift of connection these days is often fraught with disconnection and digital anxiety. Whatever happens next, we will leave digital artifacts behind us, and future archaeologists will probably want to excavate data centers, not just the soil. So raise a glass to the ARPANET, the internet’s predecessor, and its team, as well as to Sir Tim Berners-Lee, who decided not to patent the protocols he invented. Go find something new today and stay safe online,” says Valancius.
ABOUT NORDPASS
NordPass is a password manager for both business and consumer clients. It's powered by the latest technology for the utmost security. Developed with affordability, simplicity, and ease of use in mind, NordPass allows users to access passwords securely on desktops, mobile devices, and browsers. All passwords are encrypted on the device, so only the user can access them. NordPass was created by the experts behind NordVPN — the advanced security and privacy app. For more information: nordpass.com.
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