6 ways you’re being too open online

By now, most of us have gotten used to the idea of being “open” online. We freely exchange information over email, post content to social media, and peruse websites with reckless abandon, assuming there are security and privacy measures in place to protect us from any unseen dangers.  

However, these habits — especially when adopted by newcomers to the Internet — can have devastating consequences if taken advantage of by cybercriminals.  What does being “too open” look like?  

It starts with being reckless with the information you share and how you share it. Failing to safeguard your device's data could make it easier for cybercriminals to gain access to your device, install malware or ransomware — or worse, expose your personal information to third parties with ill intent, giving them free reign to take over your identity.   Read more...