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Online Safety Tips To Protect Your Personal Information<\/h1>\n
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\n By Hannah Hilst<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Using the internet in your own home feels like a safe and private activity. Yet, the virtual world isn’t without real-world dangers.<\/p>\r\n

Posting on social media, browsing, and shopping online creates a trail of personal data. Another internet user might find and exploit this data<\/a> \u2014 like a hunter following animal tracks. What you do online could expose you to illegal activity like scams and identity theft.<\/p>\r\n

Preventing these issues is often much easier than dealing with them after they happen. In this section, learn how to protect your personal details online. You can also explore your legal options and consumer rights protections when a problem arises.<\/p>\r\n

Set Strong Passwords<\/h2>\r\n

Passwords have been a target since their invention. New technology has built better ways to keep your confidential information safe. But password-cracking tactics have become more complex and deceptive than ever.<\/p>\r\n

You can keep your passwords secure by taking the following steps:<\/p>\r\n