Influence of Cyber Security on Social Networks

Abstract

In the 21st century, Media technology plays a vital role in every individual’s life. The world of electronic media, found an exponential growth. Presently the media world is filled with gadgets includes TV, mobile phones, emails, egames, interactive internet games, virtual reality games, iPods, instant messenger, esports, social networks etc.. This makes the physical world smaller in today’s days and helps in effective communication ranging from text messaging, multimedia message, video conferencing, virtual meetings and so on. As of today, social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress, Whatsapp, LinkedIn, Blogger, Google, Pinterest, and Wikipedia etc. has become the most powerful sources for sharing information and news updates. In addition, the cost of smartphones and internet data are reducing which makes easy penetration of this technology among people. Apart from the entertainment, the social networks created new business opportunities, sales promotions, marketing research, and customer relationship development etc. In this paper, the impact of social networks in family relationships is presented.