The number of internet users has incresed rapidly. Therefore, it is essential to make people aware of the dangers associated with posting things online.
Here are the top 5 things to be careful about while posting online.
- Names – Now-a-days most users, use their full name online. This could turn into a trouble for them if that information is used for identity theft. So, it is the best way to use a nickname instead.
- Photos – Before posting or sending pictures online, one should consider whether the whole world should view the pictures or not. No matter how secure the connection is, there is always the risk that these can be hacked or someone could forward the contents which needed to be kept private.
- Addresses – For online purchase, giving out addresses is very dangerous as anyone can have accesss to this information. Thus, the buyers should use the address of a public place where the product will be delivered.
- Phone number – Giving out personal contants online can often lead to abusive calls or the information spreading in unfavourable platforms.
- Social Security – Although obvious, this information should not be posted online, ever.