Author/Source: David Gewirtz See the full link here
Takeaway
This article introduces a free tool that helps you find out what personal information of yours might be available online. It shows you how to use this tool to check if your data has been exposed in past leaks or if your social media settings are too open.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Finding your digital footprint is like using a metal detector to find coins you might have dropped in your yard without knowing it.
Why It Matters
Knowing your digital footprint helps you protect your personal information from people who might want to steal your identity or scam you. For example, if your email address is found in a data breach, scammers could use it to send you fake emails to try and get more of your personal details.
Related Terms
Digital footprint, data breaches, Dark Web. Jargon Conversion: Your digital footprint is all the information about you that exists on the internet. Data breaches are when private information is accidentally or maliciously exposed from online services. The Dark Web is a hidden part of the internet often used for illegal activities, where stolen data might be traded.
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