Limit Information Shared on Social Networks, DHS Says
As the amount of personal information shared on social media increases, so does the chance a cybercriminal can use that information to commit fraud, identity theft or social engineering, said an e-bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security Wednesday. “The…
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less information you put online about yourself and your family, the more you can minimize the chances that you will be a victim of online crime.” To protect oneself online, DHS recommends individuals remember there isn’t a delete button and even if an individual uses the strictest privacy settings available, assume everyone can see every post; not to use location or geotagging features; connect only with those an individual knows in real life and trusts; and to keep certain information completely off social networks, such as birth date, full name and address.