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The Internet
Overview
From a military communication network to a worldwide online space, the Internet is constantly evolving to encompass new functions that connect people and institutions from different fields, and with various purposes. Due to its versatility, the Internet is now omnipresent in commerce, education, banking, dating, and much more. What seemed to belong to the realm of science fiction decades ago, is now part of our daily life. The infrastructure extended considerably such that it is now connecting sophisticated devices, to form what we call the Internet of Things (IoT).
Introduction
There is no denying the significance of the Internet on human culture, as it has infiltrated ...
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