Staying Safe from Internet Stalkers

Chances are you have probably Googled someone at least once. Whether it be a new business contact, crush, or celebrity, chances are that the Internet has provided you with some kind of information on that person. It’s quite an interest age that we live in, but it can also be a little bit scary and even dangerous as cyberstalking can lead to a number of problems ranging from cyberbullying to identify theft.

If you have an online presence, which, chances are you do if you are reading this, what can you do to stay safe from these digital predators? The Guardian has a number of suggestions and while some of them (like deleting your social media account or avoiding certain cloud services) is quite simple to implement, others come across as being a bit complicated (like using encryption tools).

Encryption sounds like something geared towards computer programmers and not regular users. The truth is that if we want to keep our files safe, especially those that we are sharing over networks, it is crucial. There are a number of free encryption programs available, but, as a rule, you should be wary of any programs you can download on the Internet for free.

Keeping on that note, there is also loads of free cloud storage out there. These services are growing in popularity as users demand access to their files in one place for storing, editing, and sharing, is also hard to avoid. Again, there’s no such thing as free online security, so you never know who might end up hacking into your files. From DDoS attacks to Ransomware, the threats are out there, and protection is needed now more than ever.

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