Parasitism is a socio-ecological phenomenon in which individuals or groups of people exploit the resources and benefits of society for their own benefit, without incurring the costs of their restoration. It has acquired a special form in the modern world, thanks to technological progress and the advent of the Internet, which has become a springboard for parasitic networks and communities. Let's look at a few examples of parasites on the Internet. Parasites of the network society: * Parasite sites - sites offering various types of services (for example, download a free version of a program, ready-made crossword puzzles, virtual hosting) for money. Why is this a sign of parasitism? These sites spend limited time and effort on social media marketing alone and then switch to making financial gains at the expense of customers;