How much do you trust the Internet?
If you’re like the majority of Internet users, you’re trusting the Internet with your life.
Think about it: So many tasks are much more convenient thanks to the Internet. You can now manage your bank accounts without ever setting foot in a local branch, pay your utility bills without buying stamps or getting checks lost in the mail, and instantly keep in touch with family and friends around the world.
But there is a trade off: you have to trust that your data will be kept safe. And that’s expecting a lot.
Remember all the information you’ve shared privately online with companies like your bank, utility companies, and other services? There’s also all the personal information you may have shared privately via private email, Facebook messages, Twitter DMs, or social media.
You’ve probably shared your birth date, your address, travel plans, credit card numbers, your income, personal photos, and maybe even personal information like health issues or other things you’d rather remain secret.
Every service you use, from your email provider, to your bank, to social media services, is being entrusted with your information.
Have they earned that trust? Watching the news lately, it’s hard to agree. From the Heartbleed security vulnerability, to hackers targeting businesses, celebrities, and other individuals, it seems like there’s no guaranteed safe place online for your personal data.
And yet with our lives and data increasingly moving to the cloud, security is a more important issue than ever.
Going off the grid completely just isn’t an option for most of us. So what can you do to keep your personal information safe?
Luckily, there are actions you can take to safeguard your own personal information. But it requires being informed. Check out below to find out just how vulnerable your information is - and some tips from hackers on what you can do to protect yourself.
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