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MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022

Be Social Be Safe

Sharing is what social media is all about. But it’s important that you do it carefully. Because while you may not be able to see or hear them, they’re out there: criminals lying in wait for information to steal your identity, break into your home or lure your teenager out of the house.

With some vigilance, though, you can be social and stay safe. Here are some suggestions:

Strength in numbers. Start with a strong password—preferable a combination of letters, numbers and symbols that would be difficult for anyone to guess. And never use the same password for multiple sites.

Don’t forget the vaccine. Keep your browser and anti-virus software up to date to help prevent malware from attacking your system. Many operating systems provide automatic updates; ensure yours is turned on.

Antenna up. The internet provides an opportunity for anonymity and it’s not uncommon to be approached by a stranger online. Keep your antenna up and verify all friend/follower requests.

Share sparingly. Providing personal information online, such as your address, email address, phone number and birthday, could make you vulnerable to identity theft. And posting details about your upcoming vacation can tempt a burglar. Remember that what you post online is not only visible to your friends and family, but often to unwanted visitors too.

Just between us. Many social sites provide ways for you to hide information or select who can see it; you can usually find the functionality in the site’s privacy settings.

They know how to find you. Some social network sites incorporate “geotagging,” which uses GPS to identify the user’s location at any given time. If a criminal has his eye on you, this can let him or her know when your home is vacant and prime for a break-in. Check the site’s settings to turn this feature off.

Whatever you do in the virtual world—whether chatting, posting or shopping—keep your guard up from start to finish. And if something doesn’t feel right, get out of the site.

Contact us for all of your insurance needs! 

Illinois and Wisconsin residents, at R Hobbs Insurance Agency, we can work with you to make sure you've got the coverage you need, while at the same time using all possible credits and discounts to make that coverage affordable. Just give us a call at (847) 680-0888 or send us a note at chris@rhobbsinsurance.com. We want to help you meet your goals, and make sure what's important to you is protected! 

 

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