reckless internet use
[ˈrekləs ˈɪntərnɛt juːs]
noun
uso imprudente da internet
1. irresponsible or careless behavior while using the internet, characterized by disregard for potential risks, consequences, or safety precautions
His reckless internet use led to identity theft and compromised personal information.
Seu uso imprudente da internet resultou em roubo de identidade e informações pessoais comprometidas.
2. spending excessive time online without consideration for physical health, mental wellbeing, or other responsibilities
Reckless internet use during work hours affected her productivity and job performance.
O uso imprudente da internet durante o horário de trabalho afetou sua produtividade e desempenho profissional.
3. engaging in dangerous online activities such as sharing sensitive data, clicking suspicious links, or interacting with unknown individuals
Teenagers engaging in reckless internet use by sharing personal details with strangers online face significant risks.
Adolescentes que se envolvem em uso imprudente da internet compartilhando detalhes pessoais com estranhos online enfrentam riscos significativos.
In Brazil, concerns about reckless internet use have grown significantly among parents and educators, particularly regarding children's exposure to inappropriate content and cyberbullying. The term is frequently used in discussions about digital literacy programs in schools. In the USA, similar concerns focus on addiction, mental health impacts, and security threats, reflecting broader cultural anxieties about technology's role in society.
NYC Slang
careless scrolling; internet recklessness; reckless posting
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