Internet Rise

Definition

The Internet rise refers to the rapid growth and spread of internet technology around the world, particularly from the late 20th century onwards. This has significantly transformed communication, commerce, education, entertainment, and other aspects of society.

Related terms

World Wide Web: A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet. It was created by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.

Digital Divide: The gap between those who have ready access to computers and the internet, and those who do not. This is often due to factors such as socioeconomic status or geographic location.

Cybersecurity: Measures taken to protect a computer or computer system against unauthorized access or attack. This includes practices designed to safeguard systems from theft or damage.