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traditional education models and increased increasing social divisions.
the accessibility of learning opportunities.
These are some of the aspects of human life 5. Increased Cybercrime: The internet is a
enhanced by the evolution of communication breeding ground for cybercrime. Hackers can
technology. easily access data stored on servers and use it
for their own gain. This has resulted in an
T H E D A N G E R S O F A D V A N C E D increase in cybercrime and has made it
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY difficult to keep data secure.
The evolution of communication technology 6. Over-Reliance on Technology: with the
has undoubtedly blessed mankind with enhancement of communication technology,
multiple benefits and privileges nevertheless, people are becoming increasingly reliant on
it has also carried more advanced dangers technology to communicate and do their
alongside it's evolution. According to sources work. This has led to a decrease in
from Quora, some of the dangers associated communication skills and an increase in the
with the development of communication use of automated systems to do tasks for
technology are as follows: instance, the overreliance on Artificial
intelligence (AI) by students to do academic
1. Cybersecurity Threats: As more devices and work.
services become connected to the internet,
the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches CONCLUSION
increases. These threats can compromise
personal data, financial information and According to Pat McMillan, "Excellent
intellectual property. communication does not just happen
naturally. It is a product of process, skill,
2. Privacy Concerns: The collection, use, and climate, relationship and hard work” hence,
storage of personal data by ICT systems can communication has evolved with man over
raise concerns about privacy. Data breaches time due to man's desire for growth and
and unauthorised access to personal data can improvement. In spite of the fact that this
result in identity theft, financial fraud and inclination to communicate better has proved
other types of harm. its worth in shaping various aspects of life, it
has also been a source of certain uncertainties.
3. Addiction and Overuse: The use of ICT On the long run, it all depends on how we use
devices and services can become addictive, it.
leading to problems such as sleep deprivation,
reduced physical activity and social isolation.
4. Disinformation and Fake News: The spread
of disinformation and fake news through
social media and other online platforms has
been heightened and fastened by the
advancement of communication technology.
This can have serious consequences, such as
eroding trust in democratic institutions and

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