Note to criminals: when you broke into someone's house and stole two diamond rings, do not use their computer to check your Facebook page. And if you're really that much of a Facebook addict, at least remember to log out before leaving the house of the victim. These are exactly the common sense precautions that 19 years Jonathan Parker ignored, only to be arrested for theft. For all we know, he has not posted a status update describing his crime.
Although Mr. Parker is a special case, or perhaps a particularly stupid case, it says something about how much a part of our social networking life has become. And it is a reminder that every time you log on to a computer, you enter personal information, leaving your mark. Cybercriminals rely on our comfort level with technology. You must not be a criminal third order asking for trouble.
perfectly innocent people were victims after publishing their vacation plans on Twitter. Even if you are not involved in social networks, you may be at risk of exposure. Malware such as keyloggers can send your private bank data to cyber criminals across the world. Until I used risk assessment tool from Symantec, I'm not really aware of how much "me" could be "there".
Internet security software helps protect your digital tracks and keep your data on the hands of cybercriminals. protection against identity theft can give you early warning when someone mucking around with your personal data. Because, unfortunately, not every thief is as carefree as Mr. Parker.