#webprivacy

Technology has obviously improved over the last decades and will still continue to. There is no privacy on the net for anyone inattentive. Back then, you had to go through the trouble of hiding a recorder to destroy someone’s privacy. Now, all you need to do is acquire a couple of passwords and codes and bam! Precious privacy gone.

The problem is that we assume privacy and safety in websites. Being too naive can lead into installing malwares and getting robbed by thieves in your very computer.

Facebook, Gmail, and many other services supposedly designed to help make our lives more efficient, are actually just storehouses for our secrets. All those embarrassing pictures and personal conversations become readily available to anybody with the right combination of letters and numbers. 

One wrong click can cause you a lot of trouble and embarrassment.

Watch out for:

Posers.                                                                                                       Also known as phishers, masquerade themselves as trustworthy individuals (usually in emails). They seem to be coming from legitimate companies. If you get to be tricked, you’d be robbed of  money. Do not trust every email sender unless you know it is legit. (More:10 Tips on How to Identify a Phishing or Spoofing Email)

Email Spam                                                                                               A large number of emails containing promos or advertisements are being sent to your email address. Your email has either been discovered by Harvesting (using of email adresses without the permission of the       owner) or usually, by trial and error method. Never click the links provided by spam emails. These, when opened, scan your computer for other  email addresses or mischievously install malwares into your computer. Also, have an alternative, separate personal email. Only use this for personal needs.

Malwares                                                                                                   Shortcut for malicious software, they disturb computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems. Malwares can be in the form of: Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses, Adwares, and Spywares. These can be downloaded from the Internet when clicking links, crafty ads and opening various websites. Do not carelessly click on anything. Download trusted Antivirus softwares on your device

  I quote from an article from which the author’s name I could not recall:

“There are very many people whom details are openly known, and they make these known by posting countless selfies and trying to become online celebrities.”

Little do they know how these can be used against them. 

Live a life with things to keep only for yourself.

       If you are someone aspiring for fame in the Internet, sharing personal information might bridge a gap between you and your followers, but is it really worth your safety?

       I’ve never experienced being ridden of privacy in the Internet (Hopefully, the government has not been spying on us). I’ve always been careful, I believe.

      It is very important that you guard your web privacy. It’ll save you a lot of energy and tears. 

In summary, be cautious when using the Internet. Be constantly suspicious. Also, never ever share personal information (if you already have, take it down right this second).

Lastly, only treat the internet as though it is a fun travelling destination.

Don’t live here! Live in the real world.

I've been writing posts for a number of blogs. I think this is the only one I have enjoyed so far because I write what I want. Not just what I think you want to read. I already wrote a "disclaimer" note in the first post.

This one is a bit technical but I'll keep it very simple. It talks about the famous website cookies and web privacy. Lately many websites have been popping up a message telling about their cookie policies. The reason behind is to comply with new cookie regulations. If you are bored or a lawyer you can read this: The UE cookie law. Don't thank me.

Cookies are great but I could show personalized ads when you visit a site without using cookies. Read more if you want to know how.

Facebook users are recently concerned about their user privacy rights due to rumors coming from French publications. Users around the globe are worried about their personal and private messages appearing publicly on Timeline pages. The social network denies these claims, saying that these messages are actually just older wall posts that are now made more available to the public eye because of the new Timeline layout that allows easier access to older information. Facebook claims that these rumors have circulated because members new to Timeline are confusing old posts for private messages.

First off, I think it's pretty startling that rumors like this even come around. Clearly web privacy has become an international issue that's causing much concern for Internet users. I already hate the fact that almost anything I do on the Internet can be tracked and/or used as public information in some way. But the fact of the matter is, we live in the digital information era where avoiding Internet use is almost impossible. Although it's unfortunate that you may have to censor any information you release onto the Internet, it's a necessary precaution to consider. Since I'm graduating in December and am currently in the middle of the job search process, I need to censor any information or images I put on my Facebook page so that I'm not portrayed in a negative way to employers. It's lousy in a way because a Facebook page was originally meant to give people the opportunity to express themselves and reveal their identities and/or personalities on a larger scale so they could connect to other people and find friends. But times have certainly changed. I'm not able to express my true self 100% for the fear of being negatively portrayed to employers and not getting hired.