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Is your LinkedIn profile revealing too much?
The article emphasizes the risks of sharing personal information on LinkedIn, including phone numbers and email addresses, which can be exploited by cybercriminals using web scraping techniques. It advises users to configure privacy settings, limit shared information, and verify connection requests to mitigate potential data breaches and identity theft.
Debunking five myths about business encryption
Encryption is essential for business security, serving to protect sensitive data and meeting regulatory requirements. Despite common myths about its complexity, cost, and redundancy, encryption significantly enhances security against cyber threats. Its various types, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, have practical applications across different business contexts, making it indispensable in today’s digital landscape.
How safe and secure is your iPhone really?
iPhones, while generally secure, face various threats that users must recognize. Risks include malicious apps, phishing, and the implications of the EU’s Digital Markets Act allowing third-party app stores. To enhance security, users should keep devices updated, avoid jailbreaking, use strong passwords, and be cautious of public Wi-Fi and phishing attempts.
Watch your steps: How to manage your digital footprint
Your digital footprint comprises the traces of data left by your online activities, impacting personal and professional opportunities. While it can enhance user experiences and career prospects, it also presents risks like identity theft and privacy concerns. Managing this footprint through vigilance and privacy tools is essential for security.
Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals
Many individuals accumulate inactive online accounts over time, presenting security risks as they are prime targets for cybercriminals. Dormant accounts often lack robust security measures, making them susceptible to breaches. Regularly auditing and removing these accounts, along with strengthening security for active ones, is essential for safeguarding personal information.
Deepfake ‘doctors’ take to TikTok to peddle bogus cures
Recent misuse of AI technology on platforms like TikTok and Instagram has led to the emergence of ‘TikDocs’, AI-generated avatars impersonating healthcare professionals to promote dubious supplements. These deceptive deepfake videos exploit public trust, offering misleading health advice and posing risks to users’ health, while highlighting the need for increased digital literacy and safeguards against misinformation.