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Setting up your computer or mobile device to use online services is
getting faster, easier and if these new services aren't free
they're certainly getting less expensive
but foster's and criminals also target online communities
and services to clean personal information from
unsuspecting users so it's worth checking the default security settings
after signing up for any account
and modifying them to minimize how much of your personal data
all activity is shared with others here are some important points on security
settings
before going on line
check that you set up your computer mobile device
internet and wifi routers with the password
all lock code to prevent anyone from
accessing them then thinking about installing a
good anti-virus package and turning on any file all features you might have
online providers often change features and security settings
as well as user agreements for their services make sure to log in frequently
and check that you are happy with any changes that have been made
and modify your own preferences if necessary
most reputable services will allow you to manage personal privacy settings
in your user profile think carefully about how widely want your personal
information
updates images and location
to be shared with others who aren't close family of friends
play it safe and minimize the profile information you show to people
you've never met on both personal and professional networks
many services now offer the ability to monitor
and notifying you of any devices accessing your account
use the security feature if available
finally don't rely on any default security settings offer to you
make a point to examining them carefully and often
to ensure they meet your own needs and preferences
for more information on the security policies and guidance in business
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