Internet in the field of information space: prospects and challenges of development

Abstract

Processes of the global Internet formation have been considered in the article including the Republic of Belarus. There are dynamics and socio-demographic characteristics of Internet users. Current risks and threats related to the introduction the modern information and communicative technologies (ICT) into the daily existence of the most people have been presented in the article, too. Results of sociological researches and statistical data show a sharp increase of the number of Internet users among young people, especially school children and adolescents. They are the most vulnerable component of population concerns to existing and potential risks of the information sector development.