How To Prevent Identity Theft On Social Networks….
By at December 21, 2009 | 12:17 am | Print
Social networking sites tag each user in order to access the user’s personal profile . When any social networking site communicates with third party tracking sites through banners placed on the user’s screen; this also communicates the users tag. The third party now has the user’s tag and access to their personal profile. When any third-party tracking sites obtain the user’s tag and tracks the user that’s create problem for users because that’s how others misuse or steal our personal information .
Some Tips To Deal With This Problem:
For preventing this kind of problem use browser security to refuse third party cookies.Alwaye use the network’s privacy controls.
Restrict your personal information only to your closest friends.It is wise to limit the amount of personal information you put on your profile.Only list information that is necessary to socialize with your friends.Don’t list personal information like your home address, phone number, or birthday.