Caitlin Sarian shows how sites like Fast People Search expose your name, age, address, and phone number to anyone. She recommends five protections: disable location tracking, use a VPN, check Have I Been Pwned for breaches, avoid phishing links, and use Signal or WhatsApp for messaging.
This site is called Fast People Search and it's completely free. Basically, you can type in a name and from that you can get their age, their full name, their current address, their pass address, all the names of their family members, their phone number, their email.
I'm a global cybersecurity leader and founder of Cybersecurity Girl. And that is terrifying, because if someone wanted to track you down, they could do it with just your name. This is exactly why protecting your personal data online is so critical. With just a few clicks, someone can find your name, age, address, phone number, and even family connections. This exposes you to risks like like scams, stalking and identity theft. And the longer you're online, the more data these companies can collect on you. So what can you do to stay safe? 1. Turn off location tracking. Many apps track your location in the background. Go to your settings and disable it from apps that don't need it. 2. Use a VPN, a virtual private network. It hides your IP address, making it harder for websites to track your activity. 3. Check your email for data breaches. Use websites like have I been Pwned? To see if your email or password have been leaked. 4. Beware of phishing scams. Never click on suspicious links in emails or messages, even if they look legit. 5. Using secure messaging apps like Signal or WhatsApp with disappearing messages add layers of security to your conversations. Follow for more tips on protecting yourself online.
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