Vol. 2 No. 07 (2025): International Journal of Science and Technology
Articles

ENHANCING INTERNET LITERACY AMONG YOUTH: ADDRESSING DIGITAL THREATS AND SAFEGUARDING AGAINST INFORMATION ATTACKS

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  • Kosimov Abdulkhay Akhadalievich,
  • Shakhnoza Igamberdieva

Published 16-05-2025

Keywords

  • Internet literacy, digital threats, information attacks, misinformation, cyber security.
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ENHANCING INTERNET LITERACY AMONG YOUTH: ADDRESSING DIGITAL THREATS AND SAFEGUARDING AGAINST INFORMATION ATTACKS. (2025). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2(07), 10-11. https://doi.org/10.70728/tech.v2.i07.003

Abstract

In the digital age, young people are increasingly engaging with online information, making internet literacy one of the most critical skills. However, the rapid proliferation of digital content has also led to the rise of misinformation, cyber threats, and manipulative online tactics. This article examines pressing issues in enhancing internet literacy among youth, focusing on challenges such as digital misinformation, online privacy risks, and cyberbullying. 

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