“We hack everyone everywhere,” says IT contractor turned whistleblower Snowden.
Recently, former CIA employee Edward Snowden leaked information that shows that the US government is spying not just rival countries but even on its own citizens. “You are not even aware of what is possible. The extent of their capabilities is horrifying,” Snowden reveals.
We will not delve into the political significance of such a revelation. But this bit of information highlights the need to take measures to keep your personal information safe.
Keeping Your Personal Information Safe Online
A post on USA.gov’s blog advises citizens to 1) choose strong passwords, 2) only access personal information through secure connections (avoid free and public wi-fi) and 3) always read the privacy policy
Let’s discuss each of these.
Strong Passwords
A strong password must be a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Cracking passwords is now considered to be just a hobby for amateurs. It makes sense to make your passwords hard to crack and change them often.
Most people have the same password on all sites that they register to. The problem is that it’s not easy to...