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Personal Security - Coggle Diagram
Personal Security
Social-Networking Risks
What is Social-Networking?
it "Links individuals with common interests " and " Functions as an online user community"
it is a "Grouping individuals and organizations based on
likes and interests"
What is the risks of Social-Networking?
Malicious use of personal data
Users may be too trusting
Unforeseen consequences of accepting friends
Examples of "Social- Networking Risk"
1. Status Update
The expression of thoughts, feelings, and sentiments via status updates "can enable an attacker to derive more sensitive information about the victim from seemingly innocent posts".
If the subcriber seems to be suffering from depression, a pharmacutical company "may start marketing antidepresents to him".
2. Last Seen
Can be used by an attacker "to reveal sleeping patterns of the subscriber".
Identity Theft
What is it mean?
" Using someone’s personal identity information to commit a crime or fraud"
What is the actions of identity thieves?
– Produce counterfeit checks or debit cards to withdraw money from account
– Obtain loans in victim’s name
– Open a new credit card account
– Purchase expensive items with stolen credit card numbers
– Open bank or credit accounts in victim’s name
Personal Security Defenses
What is the main defenses against attacks on personal security?
1. Using "strong passwords"
General observations regarding creating passwords:Do not use dictionary words or phonetic words / Do not use short passwords
2. Recognizing "phishing attacks"
Common traits of phishing e-mails : Fake domain- Official logos- Web links- Urgent request
3. Taking steps to "avoid identity theft"
for minimizing identity theft, shred financial documents/ Secure personal information at home
4. Securing "social networking" sites
Be cautious about what information you post / Pay attention to information about new or updated security setting