Technology /Don’t Share Everything Online
Don’t share everything online Social media is a great way to share everything from those tranquil moments in your garden to your greatest adventures, however, some things are better shared in a private message or over a cup of coffee, (or maybe not at all). Here are some things to keep in mind when planning your next post.
Travel Plans Arranging and embarking on a holiday is exciting, and it’s not unusual for social media to be flooded with photos and commentary from other people’s travels. It’s an easy way for you to show your loved ones what you’re up to and let them know that you’re ok. However, it’s becoming increasingly common for potential thieves to take advantage of people’s social media activity. To ensure your safety, avoid sharing your itinerary and location on social media.
What’s In A Barcode?
If you still want to share your journey in real-time, you may at least want to rethink uploading that photo of your boarding pass. Already, the intimate details of your flight and destination are printed clearly on the ticket, but that’s not all you have to be wary of.
The barcode is a treasure trove of information, containing your name and flight details, as well as your frequent flyer number, and can potentially give people access to current and future flights, credit card details, and information about the people who booked the flight. This information can be easily accessed by someone using a barcode reader on the internet.
Personal Details: How much are you really giving away? Social media is becoming increasingly cunning in the way that it obtains information.
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It will excitedly show you around the site and show you exactly where and how to add everything about you. However, all it really needs to function is a name, email address, and password. You don’t even have to give it your full or correct name. This may make you a bit more challenging to find, but it also helps you maintain your privacy. Your activities will also say a lot about you, and things as seemingly harmless as showing your last name or old pictures of your first pet could easily give away passwords or the answers to secret questions protecting your online and bank accounts.
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