So, you think you protect yourself pretty well when you're running around on the Internet.
Well, what if I told you that you aren't being as safe as you think?
Let's break down a few cyber privacy myths:
- Private Browsing
- The Good - it keeps your device from storing your browsing history
- The Bad - your Internet Service Provider can still track and see what you do
- The Fix - set up a Virtual Private Network on your computer
- Public Wi-Fi
- The Good - they're free and easy to use
- The Bad - even those locked with a password are not safe
- The Fix - avoid them altogether and don't input personal info when on one
- Deleting My Personal Data From My Device
- The Good - there really isn't one
- The Bad - all of your info is still deep in your drives
- The Fix - you can download wiping software
- Setting Your Facebook As Private
- The Good - it does limit who some of your info is shared with
- The Bad - downloaded apps may still access your friends list
- The Fix - make sure you understand all of the privacy settings you agree to
Read the full story at USA Today
Also, you know how everyone said they were going to delete their Facebook accounts?
Yea, well, it looks like that didn't really happen.
Read the full story at USA Today
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