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The ubiquity of digital technology and the integration of computing and communication devices have bridged geographical distances and facilitated global connectivity. it’s amazing how we can now interact with people from different parts of the world with just a few clicks and taps. In less than 5 decades, the internet has expanded dramatically.transforming the way we communicate, acquire information and run businesses. it’s really fascinating how the internet has evolved and become an integral part of our lives.it has transitioned from a novelty to a crucial component that we rely on daily. Data 1estimates that the total number of internet users at the end of 2023 was around 5.3 billion, which amounted to 65.7 percent of the global population, of this total, 4.95 billion, or 61.4 percent of the world's population, were social media users While the technological advancement has brought myriads of advantages and improvements to various aspects of our lives.there’s also a downside to these development: an unfortunate increase in criminal activities.As opportunities arise so does the potential for crime; almost every stride is accompanied by an opportunity for criminals to exploit. Starting from the emergence of viruses, worms, and other malicious software in the 1980s and 1990s, the 2000s witnessed a surge in identity theft, online scams, and financial fraud