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The world has been witnessing increased connectivity every year, driven by the ongoing technological revolution. Along with the increasing connectivity, critical information infrastructures are also facing a rising number of cyberattacks, which is a cause of concern for both individual and enterprise users. Malicious actors carry out these attacks with different motives—some for financial gains and others for undermining the governments and information systems. With a massive increase in humans accessing the Internet every year, the fear of such attacks cannot be overlooked. By 2025, there will be explosive growth in Internet penetration, and its effects will be highly visible. This scenario demands the cybersecurity laws to keep pace with the overwhelming developments.

Experts predict that by 2025, the information that people share over the Internet will get interwoven into their daily life activities, so much so that information flow will become invisible, like electricity. An analogy is that Internet usage will become akin to breathing. 

Quantum Computing is currently in its infancy stage, but by 2025, the world will witness commercial devices that use technology for meaningful solutions to real-world problems. It has the potential to come up as a boon for numerous sectors. It will help scientists in the healthcare sector to simulate complex chemical reactions, which will guide drug development research. The discovery of novel materials will also occur, which can become catalysts to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles and help curb the effects of global warming. Quantum computers will also help in reducing the costs of research and development.