Closed profiles cannot save personal information either.
In today's era of modern technology, the issue of personal security on the internet is becoming more relevant than ever. Zamin.uz reports on this matter.
Although many users feel secure because they have set their profiles to private and use pseudonyms, in reality, keeping secrets in the digital world is becoming increasingly difficult. Modern search tools have developed to such an extent that an experienced specialist can spend just ten minutes gathering detailed information about any individual.
The data we voluntarily leave on social networks has actually become an open map of our private lives. Even if your page is set to private, security experts can easily determine your date of birth from friends' birthday wishes and your year of graduation from class photos.
A lot can also be revealed through photos, as car license plates in the background, building interiors, or restaurant locations disclose your favorite places and lifestyle. Furthermore, through a photo posted on your profile, all your pages on other platforms, even old and forgotten accounts, can be found.
A phone number is not just a means of communication but also the largest source of information about you. For example, attempting to transfer money via a number in banking apps reveals your full name and which banks you are a customer of.
On classifieds websites, properties sold and additional income sources can be identified via the number. Through special programs, others can find out what name you are saved under in their contacts, which reveals your position and workplace.
If the surname and date of birth are known, it is not difficult to obtain information about financial debts or court cases through open services. Even your activity in online games reveals what time you are at home.
In the worst-case scenario, passport details and your address could fall into the wrong hands through databases obtained from online stores. The following measures are recommended to ensure digital security.
First, it is necessary to limit data and keep your social media profiles private for strangers while keeping personal information to a minimum. Second, try to recover old pages that are no longer used and delete them completely.
The third recommendation is to convert detailed information on job search websites into a format visible only to employers. Dear followers, how much do you trust your own digital security, and what measures do you take to protect your personal information on the internet?
