PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION ONLINE Donatas Vysniauskas

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How to protect your personal information online? • Never give out identifying information such as, name, address, school name or telephone numbers in a public message such as a chat room - Facebook.

• This is because they can use that information against you or share it on internet widely.

• Also, this could result in a scam because someone could use your information to find out your bank details.

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How to make sure your personal information stays safe? • Learn how to use the site properly. Use the privacy features to restrict strangers’ access to your profile.

• Be guarded about who you let join your network (Keep your profile closed and allow only your friends to view your profile).

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Strong passwords • The use of strong passwords is therefore essential in order to protect your security and identity.

• Make sure your passwords are long and hard to guess. This will help your social networking to stay private and invulnerable to other people.

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What is Phishing? • Phishing is an act of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details.

• To prevent phishing don’t click on a malicious link or open a malicious attachment, in which case your financial information and passwords may then be stolen.

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