Our world of high technology and social networking has led to real
problems with identity theft and privacy protection. Listed below are a
few things you can do to help protect your privacy and make your world
more secure.
Close the blinds on your windows. Many modern homes have no curtains
or blinds. This is an advertisement to world please come rob me.
Turn off or block Bluetooth access to your cell phone. If you leave your
Bluetooth accessible, you invite any device within range to listen in on
your conversation.
Use anti-spyware, anti-virus, and anti-adware software on your
computer.
Do not use free programs or flash drives. There is a reason these
devices are free. Many times they are embedded with spyware to track
your habits.
Never loan your computer or cell phone to anyone. Spyware takes many
forms. Even your cell phone can be a victim if the right person gets
access.
Make sure the firewall on your computer is active. Be suspicious of new
electronic gadgets. Most consumer electronics come from foreign
countries that want to know your spending habits.
If a person makes you uneasy, look them in the eye. A would be
attacker or stalker will not want to be discovered or identified.
Print "See ID" in the signature box on the back of a credit or debit
card. This will force a store clerk to look at a picture ID to confirm your
card is not stolen.
Begin to think like a security professional. Think about what could go
wrong with the situation you are in, or the device you are using. Was
the person you just gave your car keys a valet or just a guy in a vest and
tie? Does that ATM have one card reader or two? Does this free jump
drive have embedded spyware on it? This list is in no way complete, but
it will help you to think about what you can do to protect your privacy.
Security professionals must learn to think about what can go wrong in
every situation. If you as an individual learn to think about what can go
wrong, it will lead to a more secure and private way of life for yourself
and your loved ones.
problems with identity theft and privacy protection. Listed below are a
few things you can do to help protect your privacy and make your world
more secure.
Close the blinds on your windows. Many modern homes have no curtains
or blinds. This is an advertisement to world please come rob me.
Turn off or block Bluetooth access to your cell phone. If you leave your
Bluetooth accessible, you invite any device within range to listen in on
your conversation.
Use anti-spyware, anti-virus, and anti-adware software on your
computer.
Do not use free programs or flash drives. There is a reason these
devices are free. Many times they are embedded with spyware to track
your habits.
Never loan your computer or cell phone to anyone. Spyware takes many
forms. Even your cell phone can be a victim if the right person gets
access.
Make sure the firewall on your computer is active. Be suspicious of new
electronic gadgets. Most consumer electronics come from foreign
countries that want to know your spending habits.
If a person makes you uneasy, look them in the eye. A would be
attacker or stalker will not want to be discovered or identified.
Print "See ID" in the signature box on the back of a credit or debit
card. This will force a store clerk to look at a picture ID to confirm your
card is not stolen.
Begin to think like a security professional. Think about what could go
wrong with the situation you are in, or the device you are using. Was
the person you just gave your car keys a valet or just a guy in a vest and
tie? Does that ATM have one card reader or two? Does this free jump
drive have embedded spyware on it? This list is in no way complete, but
it will help you to think about what you can do to protect your privacy.
Security professionals must learn to think about what can go wrong in
every situation. If you as an individual learn to think about what can go
wrong, it will lead to a more secure and private way of life for yourself
and your loved ones.
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