3 online security mistakes
1. Not masking your social activities. When it comes to using social networks and other online communities, it helps to "think like a thief," says Brad Gobble, a senior manager of information security at Mozy, an online backup service. In other words, don't divulge information a thief would want, such as your full name, age or place of residence. In the age of oversharing, that may sound impossible, but it's safest to keep identifying information to a minimum in online communities. When it comes to sharing images, Gobble warns against posting pictures that include your car's license plate, your house number or the street sign for your neighborhood. Similarly, you might consider not wearing clothes in photos that could give away your school or business affiliations. 2. Not protecting your data. "Data has value -- just like dollars or gems -- and is significantly more portable and easier to put in the hands of attackers," Gobble says. Your first line of de
