Web Posting Dangers
MySpace, Facebook, Blogs, Forums, Chatrooms… there are so many cool ways to be a part of the web, but careless posting has serious consequences. It's easy to think that only friendly people will see your posts, but there's no magic filter that keeps bad guys from using your freely-available data against you.
The consequences of what you post could range from getting fired to arrested or worse. You need to be careful what you say and where you say it or you could be at great risk. The good news is that with a little awareness, you can prevent a lot of the potential problems.
| Chat, Instant Messaging, Forums, and Internet Blogs are fun, but make sure you post carefully. |
| Sometimes spyware gets in your computer and the anti-virus won't stop it. Use a spyware scanner to find and remove spyware and adware. |
| Use a software firewall to detect bad code on your computer when it tries to connect to the Internet. |
| Switch to Firefox for your web browsing and you'll be better protected from Internet threats. |
