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Rising Trends in Cyber Threats and the Need for Improved Cyber Literacy

The chapter explores the increasing severity and volume of cyber incidents like cybercrime, cyber espionage, and malware attacks, leading to a booming cybersecurity industry. It discusses how reliance on technology without full comprehension, geopolitical factors, and profitability for cyber criminals contribute to the rising threat landscape. Emphasis is placed on the importance of better security practices, participatory cybersecurity, and fostering greater literacy to prevent costly cyber incidents.

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