Cyber-Crime more likely than Physical Crime
I just read a report today eWeek that surveyed 679 people that felt they were more likely to be a victim of a Cyber-Crime than a Physical crime. This really got me thinking about how popular the internet has become. When I first started out surfing the internet, all websites were in text - no graphics. Back then, you would generally only find techies, research type people and university students online. Now you can purchase a computer for under $300.00 and get on the internet for $14.95. This allows people from all walks of life to get on the internet and surf to their favoriate sites. My wife and I were talking to some friends of ours about the fact that we each have our own computers. In fact we are considered the norm these days since most households have more than 1 computer in it.
I can only imagine where the internet will be in a couple of years from now. Internet connections keep getting faster which will open up the doors for watching your favoriate movie online, or even catching the latest tv shows. With the advancement in technology I do get scared of the growth of potential cyber-crimes that will surely come. It might even be safer to walk the streets than to be online.