When was the last time you Googled yourself? Whether out of plain curiosity or reputation management, what shows up on those Google search results reveals more than we may realize.
While most of us know the importance of online safety and take precautions against cyber crimes against us, sometimes our insecurities can cloud this judgement and we become susceptible to expertly crafted scams. At its core, the more we share online, the more we put ourselves at risk. But it’s not unheard of for oversharing coming back to haunt us later. Smart criminals know how to paint a picture using bite size pieces from all over the web. Compiling information to build an in-depth profile, cyber criminals can learn exactly what buttons to press to put the pressure on, both literally and figuratively. This comes from scam emails and malware to catfishing in which we may be personally vulnerable to.
Today, half of Americans think their information is less secure than it was just five years ago - take control of your data before someone else does. This infographic details how to keep track of your data online, how to safeguard your personal information, and how to avoid it falling into the the wrong hands.
Infographic Courtesy of Social Catfish https://socialcatfish.com/blog/when-was-the-last-time-you-googled-yourself/