Social networking: How the opportunity to share can put you at risk

How much information are you revealing on Facebook, and how much is too much?

52% of adult users post information that makes them susceptible to cyber attacks.

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How much information are you revealing on Facebook, and how much is too much?

Did you know that more than half of social network users are putting themselves at risk of cybercrime by revealing too much personal data?

A recent survey conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center* illustrates how risky behavior on social networks can have serious consequences:

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52% of adult users post information that makes them susceptible to cyber attacks

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40% include their full birth date

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26% post sensitive information about their children, including photos and names

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Many users post their full address as well as updates about when they’re not home

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9% of users have experienced some type of online abuse, such as identity theft or a malware infection, within the last year

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Tips from PC Tools for staying safe on social networks:

1.

Choose a strong password. You should combine letters (upper- and lowercase), numbers, and symbols.

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Don’t post too much information. Social networks give us a false sense of security, as we assume that we’re surrounded by friends. A status update, however, could be searchable online, and you certainly wouldn’t want just anyone to know that you and your family will be on vacation—and away from your unprotected home—for 3 weeks.

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Familiarize yourself with the latest Facebook privacy controls. Tweak them to reflect your custom preferences and control what information your friends as well as your friend’s friends, can see about you. The Facebook Privacy Guide has more information.

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Invest in an antivirus and antispyware product. A comprehensive security product, like Spyware Doctor with Antivirus , will protect your PC from malware that spreads like wildfire through scams that prey on social networks.

*"Social insecurity - what millions of online users don’t know can hurt them", Consumer Reports Magazine, June 2010

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