The Dangers Of The Anonymous Internet
The jurisdiction issues make the Internet a haven for fraudulent and illegal activity. Child exploitation and the rise of Internet related crimes is increasing. Child exploitation has no boundaries; pedophiles exist in every socioeconomic, ethnic and religious community. Consider these statistics, 20 of children online are approached sexually online. 89 of those advances take place over instant messaging. Online predators prowl, rebellious teenagers are opportune targets, and shared personal details often make them become victims. This further fuels the discussion of who is who. Are they really who they say they are, or claim to be. The Internet is far more complex and anonymity might in fact provide the protection that surfers are seeking. The anonymity of the Internet is a cause for concern. Pedophiles hide behind the protection of anonymity, creating ideal profiles being exactly the friend that impressionable youngsters want them to be. The fact is that a child doesn t always know with whom they are interacting with. All of this makes education critically important. Children, adolescents, and teens must realize and understand the risks...