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Check the Hype - There's No Such Thing As 'Cyber' - 0 views

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shared by Elizabeth Gan on 28 Mar 10 - Cached

Elizabeth Gan on 28 Mar 10

This article discusses the terminology "cyber" versus "online" as a method to frighten people. The manner in which we speak on the Internet has changed greatly, and as a result, this article ponders the legitimacy of the use of this word, for example, "cyberbully," "cyberwar," are terms or tactics to instill some sense of fear into the masses regarding the security on the Internet. "When that kind of fear-mongering is needed to loosen the purse strings for computer security, only one word will do...Cyber."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses the terminology "cyber" versus "online" as a method to frighten people. The manner in which we speak on the Internet has changed greatly, and as a result, this article ponders the legitimacy of the use of this word, for example, "cyberbully," "cyberwar," are terms or tactics to instill some sense of fear into the masses regarding the security on the Internet. "When that kind of fear-mongering is needed to loosen the purse strings for computer security, only one word will do...Cyber."</div>

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