Tham khảo tài liệu 'ethical hacking and countermeasures - phần 45', công nghệ thông tin, an ninh - bảo mật phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | TH c EH Certified Ethical Hacker Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures Version 6 Module XLV Privacy on The Internet IM c E H News Certified Ethical Hacker Personal data privacy Tat risk Millions of people are leaving themselves open to identity theft when using social networking websites according to the consumer group Which Members of sites such as Facebook can join large networks which reveal personal information to thousands of others on the network. which says people are at a greater risk of being targeted by fraudsters than they think. On average UK residents details are held on about 700 databases. Which says that fraudsters can use the internet to gather personal information which could then be used to trick people into revealing Pin numbers and other security information These could then be used by conmen to apply for credit cards or loans in somebody else s name Burglars could also benefit from such information it says Risk from friends Personal profiles that may include a date of birth contact details or links to family and friends can often be seen by thousands of people in a Facebook network if users stick with the default privacy setting. PERSONAL DATA TIPS Regularly check your credit file Check bank statements thoroughly Immediately cancel lost or stolen cards Shred unwanted documents Never share bank details following an unexpected request Install up-to-date security software Understand privacy settings on social networking websites Facebook encourages users to customise their security settings to a level they are comfortable with a Facebook spokesman told which The Information Commissioner s office is investigating why personal information remains on Facebook s computers after users have deactivated their accounts. Awareness of identity fraud has increased since the high-profile loss of government disks containing personal data. Source htt Copyright by EQ-Councll EC-Council All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is Strictly Prohibited IM c E
