Most internet users, both individuals and businesses, underestimate the risks of sharing personal information online. Legal and illegal access to personal information is leading to a huge rise in online and offline crime.

Most internet users, both individuals and businesses, underestimate the risks of sharing personal information online. Legal and illegal access to personal information is leading to a huge rise in online and offline crime. Paper details: Using existing literature and data, critically evaluate this claim in relation to at least 2 of the following areas: E-commerce Social networking Identity theft Hacking