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6 Easy Steps to Use Facebook Safely

Rosemary Hattersley 14 Mar' 2010

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Plug Information Leaks and Surf in Safety

The little bits of information with which we furnish web apps can be collectively turned against us.

If you use a social-networking site such as Facebook, you are responsible for the security of your data. Fortunately, there are plenty of straightforward ways to claw back some peace of mind.

By now we all know the dangers of posting postal address, phone numbers and myriad other details that only true friends should be privy to. It's also worth noting that seemingly worthless data such as birthday and mother's maiden name can be used to spoof your identity.

It's great to share; it's even better to check first who you're sharing it with. Here we show you how to lock down your data on Facebook - so surf over to Facebook.com, log in, and we'll get started. (And don't forget to become a fan of PC World India while you're there!)

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