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Sharing life updates online can feel harmless but scammers are watching. From holiday snaps to graduation posts, personal details like your full name, birthday, location, and even pet names can be used to guess passwords or answer security questions.
Identity theft is on the rise and oversharing makes it easier. DTS wants you to know what to look out for and how to stay safe.
Our recommendations:
Smart sharing starts here
- Don’t share your full birthdate, home address, travel plans, or anything that could help someone access your accounts.
Lock down your profiles
- Set your social media accounts to private by following eSafety Commissioner guidance. Review who can see your posts and remove old ones with sensitive info.
Don’t feed the phish
- Scammers can pose as friends. If something feels wrong, don’t engage, verify it’s real before replying.
Further information:
For more information on staying cyber secure, refer to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) guide and personal security checklist.
If you think you’ve fallen for a scam and need assistance, visit the ACSC’s how to recover from scams advice.
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