Many of today’s kids are online even before they’re born, debuting with their sonogram pictures posted on their parents Facebook pages or blogs. Is there a danger to sending too much of your kids’ info into cyberspace? Internet security experts say yes.
According to an article on Consumer Reports’ Money Blog, posting your kids’ birth date, middle name, and their mother’s maiden name could make them vulnerable to identity thieves. The article also advised that if posting your children’s pictures to social networking sites, make sure your privacy settings are up to date. Otherwise, you may be making them vulnerable to predators.
Consumer Reports offers additional advice through its Online Security Guide.
What steps do you take to keep your kids safe online?
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