Although that idea may seem far-fetched, it’s actualy not. You may not be giving countless people your password online, but your very close. With the advent of blogs and bulletins you freely give information about yourself out.
It may seem harmless at the time but someone using a little common sense and some thought can get into some of your accounts by getting a hold of your password. This method also depends on how the web sites you log into protect your password/account. Ideally a site would e-mail your account after a security question is asked. The security question is what we’re talking about today.
Most security questions seem like something only you would know. But one reply to a bulletin or a forward to freinds of yours. or blogs and your security question goes out the window.
How many times have you answered questions like this on a blog or bulletin:
- What town were you born in?
- What was your high school mascot?
- What’s your favorite band?
- What was your first pet?
- What was your first car?
Once you answer these questions you can give away personal information that can give people access to your accounts. One alternative can use to protect youself is to lie when asked security questions on a site(s) that you log in to. What’s the harm? You can protect yourself, your privacy, and your account access with a few white lies. Something to think about next time you post a blog or bulletin.
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