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Understanding
the Benefits and Limits of Internet Anonymity
No matter how social a person may
be, keeping your activities secret will help ensure that you have a spic and
span reputation online. You show people what you want them to see, and still
have your dignity and reputation intact. However, with the rise of Internet and
social media, it is already difficult to protect your identity and stay
anonymous.
Even if you use
an alias, you are not sure if your identity is protected from theft,bullying, and
other harmful Internet effects. While anonymity made people speak out without
fear of the repercussions their actions will make, it is not enough to protect
yourself from Internet crimes. As long as you are active online, thieves can
use your identity to commit crimes.
Experts at data manipulation (a.k.a.
Hackers) can have a number of fake identities and expertly gain access to other
people's online data. Since no one knows who they are as they use fake
passwords, accounts, and names, they can create numerous Internet crimes, such
as bullying, racism, impersonation of people and stock market manipulation.
If you believe using an alias online
can protect you from hackers, you are wrong. Your digital footprint can easily
be deconstructed and sensitive information you thought you were protecting can
be traced back to you. Hackers can hack into your account and find out your
real identity -- especially if you have more than two accounts.
They will use the newly acquired
identity to commit crimes, possibly destroying your identity and your
reputation.
Why does this happen? Well, the
Internet has recorded and archived your real profile already. You already
established your real identity the moment you started using the Internet. You
may use aliases and different usernames in forums and blogs, but you still have
your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Hackers can easily identify you
with these social media accounts, especially if they are connected to your
aliases. No matter how anonymous you are, there is a big chance you will become
a victim of identity theft.
Internet Security Tips
However, there are ways to prevent
yourself from becoming a victim. All you have to do is just follow a few tips.
• Never be complacent in creating
passwords. As much as possible, never use simple passwords or, worse, use the
same one on all of your accounts. Even if they are complicated, some websites
have less security in protecting passwords. It is hard to memorize many
passwords, but this is for your own good and the protection of your identity.
• Make sure the website you are
visiting is not fake because leading you to a fake website is what hackers like
to do. This is especially true for websites that ask for your personal details.
• If you are going to be anonymous
online and are going to do stuff that may have repercussions, make sure you
stay anonymous. Do not go out revealing who you are even offline because the
world has become a smaller place with the Internet.
• Lastly, try using Web anonymizers
hat help hide your identity while using the Internet. They come in the form of VPNs, web
proxies, and other online anonymity enhancing services. When you have these,
thieves and hackers will have a hard tie tracking or monitoring your activity
and location.
have your Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram accounts. Hackers can easily identify you with these social media
accounts, especially if they are connected to your aliases. No matter how
anonymous you are, there is a big chance you will become a victim of identity
theft.
Internet Security Tips
However, there are ways to prevent
yourself from becoming a victim. All you have to do is just follow a few tips.
• Never be complacent in creating
passwords. As much as possible, never use simple passwords or, worse, use the
same one on all of your accounts. Even if they are complicated, some websites
have less security in protecting passwords. It is hard to memorize many
passwords, but this is for your own good and the protection of your identity.
• Make sure the website you are
visiting is not fake because leading you to a fake website is what hackers like
to do. This is especially true for websites that ask for your personal details.
• If you are going to be anonymous
online and are going to do stuff that may have repercussions, make sure you
stay anonymous. Do not go out revealing who you are even offline because the
world has become a smaller place with the Internet.
• Lastly, try using Web anonymizers
hat help hide your identity while using the Internet. They come in the form of VPNs, web
proxies, and other online anonymity enhancing services. When you have these,
thieves and hackers will have a hard tie tracking or monitoring your activity
and location.
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