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Think Before You Share: How Oversharing Online Puts You at Risk
In today’s connected world, social media can be a powerful tool for staying in touch, sharing updates, and even growing a business. But there’s a growing digital risk many people overlook: oversharing online- especially on public platforms like Facebook . If you’re posting personal updates, photos, or location check-ins to a wide audience (including strangers in Facebook groups), it’s time to take a closer look at how that might be putting you - and your family - at risk. 🚨 Why Oversharing is Dangerous Even seemingly harmless posts can be used by hackers and scammers to piece together your identity, gain access to your accounts, or even impersonate you. Here’s what they often look for: Full names of family members Real-time travel updates (alerting them your home is empty) Photos with home addresses, license plates, school logos Clues to passwords or security questions (birthdays, pet names, etc.) Location tags and routine behavior Bu...
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