{"id":3673,"date":"2025-03-01T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T21:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/?p=3673"},"modified":"2025-03-21T14:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T18:50:40","slug":"how-to-protect-yourself-online-privacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-online-privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Protect Your Privacy Online in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Wondering how to protect your privacy online in 2025? You&#8217;re in the right place. Read on for our top tips to keep your personal details and sensitive information safe from identity theft, phishing scams and more.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever felt like your<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is at arm&#8217;s reach from a cybercriminal? U<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nfortunately, you&#8217;re probably right to feel like that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity theft, phishing scams and other online crimes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are on the rise. In 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/AnnualReport\/Reports\/2023_IC3Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 880,400 internet scam complaints<\/a> were received, resulting in $12.5 billion in losses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Phishing, personal data breaches, extortion and identity theft fall within the top eight types of internet crimes reported.\u00a0Phishing makes up the highest percentage of internet scams, and there were 298,878 phishing complaints reported in 2023. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online accounts, including your social media profiles, are more vulnerable than you would expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Many hacks even go unnoticed for a long time \u2014 until it&#8217;s too late, of course.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that there are many ways to protect your online privacy, including password managers and private-browsing software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With years of experience working with businesses and individuals to protect their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/online-reputation-vs-privacy\/\">online privacy<\/a> and digital reputation, we&#8217;re here to share the best ways to keep your personal details and financial information safe online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NetReputation provides information and services to help you protect your digital presence. Call us at <a class=\"cta_phone\" href=\"tel:8444613632\">844-461-3632<\/a> to learn more, or fill out the contact form below for a free consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t\n\t<!-- form -->\n\t<div class=\"netRepForm 888888\">\n\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px;color:#37935C;text-align:center;\">Request a Free Consultation<\/h3>\t\n\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of 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Around her are profile cards of diverse men, each with heart and message icons, set against a digital network background. She's mindful of how to protect your privacy online while navigating the virtual dating world.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/onlinedatingtips_3135_4.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/onlinedatingtips_3135_4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/onlinedatingtips_3135_4-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this digital age, everyone wants to be on the trendiest and most current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/negative-social-media-impacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, we saw the emergence of MySpace. Years later, we saw Facebook become open to everyone.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/netreputation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, TikTok, YouTube and more at our disposal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to social media platforms, it&#8217;s crucial to learn <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/internet-reputation-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to protect your privacy online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em> before<\/em> your information falls into the wrong hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re new to social media, it&#8217;s important to carefully read the terms of service of each platform. Many complain about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/online-reputation-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retargeting efforts<\/span><\/a> \u2014 which is when you see ads based on your behavior on search engines \u2014 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and feeling that their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal information is at risk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When creating your social profiles, avoid listing personal details like your phone number, email, or birthday. Entering personal information opens a gateway for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/online-identity-theft-digital-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">identity theft<\/a> and other consequences when criminals gain access to your personal information. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, keep the information you post on your social profiles surface-level. You can still show off your personality and interests without giving away sensitive information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Don&#8217;t Give Personal Information to People You Don&#8217;t Know<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3679 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spam-emails.jpg\" alt=\"Inbox full of spam how to protect your privacy online\" width=\"799\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/spam-emails.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/spam-emails-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/spam-emails-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone you know and trust wants your phone number, address, or other private information, they can ask you directly for it. Otherwise, strangers and random people you meet online shouldn&#8217;t have access to information they could potentially use against you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many enticing offers out there promising <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/online-reputation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free gifts or trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in exchange for your personal information. But handing over your name, email address or phone number shouldn&#8217;t be done without a second thought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you&#8217;re highly interested in an offer, skip it. And if you&#8217;re very intrigued by a giveaway or freebie, use a disposable email address or phone number instead of your actual information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18420\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/temphonenumber_3125.png\" alt=\"Explore Temp Number's homepage, your go-to for receiving SMS online with temporary numbers. Effortlessly select a service and country using the dropdown menu. Click the vibrant orange &quot;Get Number&quot; button to get started instantly\u2014an ideal solution for seamless communication in online dating.\" width=\"800\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/temphonenumber_3125.png 800w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/temphonenumber_3125-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/temphonenumber_3125-768x387.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also create a second email address that&#8217;s separate from your primary email address and use the new one for marketing signups. This way, your primary inbox won&#8217;t be flooded with unsolicited emails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many websites can be trusted, you can never be 100% sure that the site you&#8217;re on won&#8217;t sell your information without your permission. It pays to go the extra mile to protect yourself by using contact information that can&#8217;t be traced back to you or abused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep this in mind, though: Often, the information that brands collect is for marketing purposes. If you&#8217;re very interested in hearing about new products or services, and if you completely trust the company and the website, you can decide for yourself if it&#8217;s worth it to provide your actual contact information.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Protect Your Computer Files<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17836\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CRIMINAL-Online-Extortion.jpeg\" alt=\"A hooded figure sits at a computer in a dark room. The monitor displays a large padlock icon surrounded by digital graphics, hinting at themes of cybersecurity and online extortion. Yellow light frames are visible in the background, casting an ominous glow.\" width=\"800\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CRIMINAL-Online-Extortion.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CRIMINAL-Online-Extortion-300x155.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CRIMINAL-Online-Extortion-768x397.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever purchased a computer from Best Buy or another technology store? There is a reason why they always try to upsell security protection software for your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most individuals believe that security protection is not such a big deal. They also think their computers will be unharmed as long as they visit protected websites and ensure <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/orm-strategy-dos-and-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safe browsing practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As good as this sounds, it&#8217;s not true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antivirus software can detect and remove malware, schedule recurring scans, identify threats before they occur, and block you from accessing malicious websites that you may have visited otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Use Incognito Browsers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3678 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Incognito-animation.jpg\" alt=\"How to protect online privacy by going incognito\" width=\"799\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Incognito-animation.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Incognito-animation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Incognito-animation-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incognito browsers let you use search engines without embedding cookies on your computer. Once you close the session, the browser won&#8217;t store your online activity. This can mask your identity, which protects you from online scams and targeted advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Using an incognito browser is often as easy as opening up a new page in incognito mode. On Google Chrome, you can go to\u00a0<strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>New Incognito Window<\/strong>, and a private browsing window will show up. You use Google Search the same exact way you usually do.<\/p>\n<p>According to DataReportal, in the U.S., almost <a href=\"https:\/\/datareportal.com\/reports\/digital-2022-global-overview-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40% of internet users<\/a> are worried about how companies use their personal data online. Incognito browser windows can be a huge help when you&#8217;re shopping online or visiting any number of websites.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Never Use the Same Password Twice<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8633\" role=\"img\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/password_icon-01.svg\" alt=\"An illustration of a computer and mobile device with a strong password.\" width=\"801\" height=\"869\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem like a no-brainer, but you would be surprised how many individuals use the same password for every online account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this bad?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, if you give out your password and get hacked, the cybercriminals will now have access to all of your online accounts that use that same password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can safely store your passwords online using a password manager from a company you trust. PCMag has a helpful list of top-rated ones <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-password-managers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather not use a dedicated service, keep an up-to-date Excel or Google spreadsheet in an encrypted file on your computer to store all your passwords.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there are various password generators that will generate strong passwords for you so you&#8217;re not tempted to reuse an old one or set one that&#8217;s too easy for hackers to guess.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Your Accounts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18427\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-factorauthentication_3125.jpeg\" alt=\"Close-up of a smartphone screen showing a two-factor authentication code interface with a number pad. A finger hovers over the red-highlighted &quot;Submit&quot; button, illustrating how to protect your privacy online, against a blurred background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-factorauthentication_3125.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-factorauthentication_3125-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-factorauthentication_3125-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-factorauthentication_3125-535x300.jpeg 535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While searching on your preferred web browser, there are various tools at your disposal to confirm if it is actually you logging into any of the accounts that you own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook, for example, allows its users to implement two-factor authentication. This basically sends you an SMS or text message every time you attempt to log in, prompting you with a 6-digit access code. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without entering this code into your computer, you will be unable to visit that website or social platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-factor authentication typically changes the 6-digit code every 30-60 seconds to ensure further security measures just in case someone is watching you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Utilize Google Alerts<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3680 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Google-Alerts-1.jpg\" alt=\"Google alerts on phone screen\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you read our blog articles often, you are probably already aware of the massive benefits that come from using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/google-alerts-how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Alerts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This easy-to-implement tool by Google allows you to track keywords online. \u00a0Google Alerts covers all search engine tools and social network platforms, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great way to find out whenever your name or private information is used online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We highly recommend that you head over to Google Alerts now, sign up with your Gmail account, and track your full name. This way, anytime something new is published on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/internet-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internet referencing your name<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you will receive an email notification immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Enable Privacy Settings on Social Platforms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6VyoouopcDY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may come as a no-brainer that you would want to turn on the privacy settings for all the social media accounts that you manage. Many sites, such as Facebook and Instagram, allow users to request access to view the content you publish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of reasons to keep your social media profiles private:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid online harassment<\/li>\n<li>Control your digital footprint<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a positive digital reputation<\/li>\n<li>Prevent identity theft<\/li>\n<li>Protect your personal information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You can take control of your online reputation, whether you\u2019re working on your personal reputation or your professional digital presence. Call us at <a class=\"cta_phone\" href=\"tel:8444613632\">844-461-3632<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Set Security Q&amp;As That Are Difficult To Guess<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18428\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guessingapw_3125-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"A hooded figure types on a laptop in a dimly lit room. A glowing orange envelope icon and question marks illuminate the screen, surrounded by floating email icons and binary code. The scene hints at hacking, emphasizing the importance of knowing how to protect your privacy online.\" width=\"801\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guessingapw_3125-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guessingapw_3125-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guessingapw_3125-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guessingapw_3125-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guessingapw_3125-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/guessingapw_3125-535x300.jpeg 535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many sites have a security feature that requires you to set security questions and answers in order to log in. Often, these questions are simple details about your life that you can easily remember, like the name of your first childhood pet or the city where you were born.<\/p>\n<p>However, if a cybercriminal already knows the answers to these questions, they&#8217;ll have an easy time logging into your account.<\/p>\n<p>A great strategy is to pick the most out-there questions and then set completely ridiculous answers.<\/p>\n<p>For example, instead of selecting a security question that a hacker could easily know the answer to, like, &#8220;What is your mother&#8217;s maiden name&#8221; choose one that&#8217;s more random, like &#8220;What is your oldest cousin&#8217;s middle name?&#8221; Then, set a nonsensical answer, like &#8220;Red Robin&#8221; or &#8220;Kaboom.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Keep an encrypted document with the answers to your security questions so you don&#8217;t have to remember all of them.<\/p>\n<h2>Connect to WiFi the Smart Way<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"middle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18429\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wifi_3125.jpeg\" alt=\"Close-up of a person's hands typing on a laptop keyboard. A large Wi-Fi symbol is superimposed over the image, surrounded by circuit-like lines, conveying the concept of network connectivity and how to protect your privacy online efficiently.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wifi_3125.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wifi_3125-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wifi_3125-768x510.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve connected to a specific WiFi router, you can easily auto-connect to that router again in the future, even if you haven&#8217;t been back to that place for several months or years (assuming the password hasn&#8217;t changed).<\/p>\n<p>This is convenient because, when it comes to places you visit often or you&#8217;re own home, you wouldn&#8217;t want to enter the WiFi password every time you want to connect.<\/p>\n<p>However, since there are a lot of unsafe WiFi networks out there that let people access your sensitive information, remove them from your lists of networks so your device won&#8217;t auto-connect the next time you&#8217;re in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a common scheme is for hackers to create malicious WiFi accounts with enticing names like &#8220;Free WiFi&#8221; to encourage people to connect. Never connect to WiFi you&#8217;re unfamiliar with, and try to avoid connecting to a WiFi network when you&#8217;re in public by turning off WiFi on your device.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Shred Mail That Contains Sensitive Information<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18430\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentshredder_3125.jpeg\" alt=\"A photocopier surrounded by flying paper and shredded pieces against a blue, misty background mirrors the chaos of keeping data secure. The swirling paper hints at the whirlwind of knowing how to protect your privacy online in this relentless digital age.\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentshredder_3125.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentshredder_3125-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentshredder_3125-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documentshredder_3125-535x300.jpeg 535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the easiest way to gain access to someone&#8217;s personal information, such as their banking records or Social Security number, is to go through their trash. Yes, this sounds gross and disgusting, but you would be surprised at how often it happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why everyone should invest in a quality document shredder. Whenever you have a document that has personal information, shred it before you throw it out.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having your private information fall into the wrong hands is a recipe for disaster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>At NetReputation, we work with individuals and businesses to help them build and take control of their online reputation. Give us a call at <a class=\"cta_phone\" href=\"tel:8444613632\">844-461-3632<\/a> to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Monitor Your Child&#8217;s Online Activity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3682 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Children\u2019s-Online-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"Children playing on computer tablets not knowing how to protect their privacy online\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Children\u2019s-Online-Activity.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Children\u2019s-Online-Activity-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Children\u2019s-Online-Activity-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have children, are you properly supervising their internet habits?\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you keep tabs on the websites they visit and who they communicate with online?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of monitoring tools you can use online to track every click your child makes and ensure they are not putting personal information or themselves at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Parental control software can also set screen time limits and block certain content that&#8217;s inappropriate for their age.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Cover Your Laptop and Mobile Device Cameras<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18431\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/laptopcamera_3125.jpeg\" alt=\"Close-up of a laptop's webcam with a green indicator light illuminated, suggesting the camera is active. The image highlights the sleek design and dark, glossy surface\u2014a reminder to stay vigilant about how to protect your privacy online.\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/laptopcamera_3125.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/laptopcamera_3125-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/laptopcamera_3125-768x471.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cybercriminals are able to hack into a laptop or mobile device&#8217;s camera and watch you or record video \u2014 all without you even realizing it. By covering the camera, you can prevent them from spying on you, even if they&#8217;ve already hacked in.<\/p>\n<p>There are small covers that you can buy online for this purpose, or you can simply cover the cameras with a small piece of masking tape.<\/p>\n<p>While you won&#8217;t be able to prevent hackers from conducting audio surveillance on you, covering the cameras will give you a little bit of extra peace of mind.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Use a Virtual Private Network<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15205\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/personusingvpnontablet.jpeg\" alt=\"A man sitting on a couch using a tablet with a vpn icon for online privacy.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/personusingvpnontablet.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/personusingvpnontablet-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A virtual private network (VPN) creates an encrypted, secure connection between your device and the web. When you active a VPN, it connects to a server in a different location from you. This way, hackers can&#8217;t tell where you are located geographically based on the server location.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, VPNs encrypt data so that it can&#8217;t be intercepted and accessed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In the U.S., more than 25% of internet users use a virtual private network (VPN) for some of their online activities, and worldwide, that percentage increases to more than 28%.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Only Visit HTTPS Sites<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18432\" src=\"http:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpssite_3125.jpeg\" alt=\"A close-up of a computer screen reveals a web browser's address bar with &quot;https:\/\/www&quot; partially visible, emphasizing the importance of knowing how to protect your privacy online. A magnifying glass icon represents the search function, set against a soothing gradient blue background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpssite_3125.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpssite_3125-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpssite_3125-768x482.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, when looking for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-online-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protect privacy online<\/a>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make sure you only access safe and secure websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you know if a website is secured?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the address bar at the top of the screen, you can see the web address. If the website is secured, it will show <strong>https<\/strong> followed by the domain name. When a website is unsecured, you will see <\/span><b>http <\/b>instead of <b>https<\/b>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followed by the domain name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;HTTPS&#8221; stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. This is a combination of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http) and a security authentication (S).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that Google Chrome will often display the words \u201cnot secured&#8221; when you are on a website without a security authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Let NetReputation Help With Your Online Presence<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At NetReputation, we provide a broad range of services to individuals and businesses who want to create, grow or repair their digital reputation. Whether you\u2019re prioritizing your personal or professional online reputation, our solutions and team of experts can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our ORM services include content removal, review management, branding, content creation and more. It\u2019s time to take back control of how people perceive you online so you can attract the opportunities you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get started today with a free consultation with one of our experts. Call us at <a class=\"cta_phone\" href=\"tel:8444613632\">844-461-3632<\/a> or fill out the contact form below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t\n\t<!-- form -->\n\t<div class=\"netRepForm 888888\">\n\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px;color:#37935C;text-align:center;\">Request a Free Consultation<\/h3>\t\n\n\t\n                <div class='gf_browser_unknown gform_wrapper gform_legacy_markup_wrapper gform-theme--no-framework contact_gform_wrapper post_gform_wrapper' data-form-theme='legacy' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_15' ><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data' target='gform_ajax_frame_15' id='gform_15' class='contact_gform post_gform' action='\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3673' data-formid='15' novalidate>\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"display: none !important;\" class=\"akismet-fields-container gf_invisible\" data-prefix=\"ak_\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<label>&#916;<textarea name=\"ak_hp_textarea\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" maxlength=\"100\"><\/textarea><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"ak_js_2\" name=\"ak_js\" value=\"47\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\ndocument.getElementById( \"ak_js_2\" ).setAttribute( \"value\", ( new Date() ).getTime() );\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><ul id='gform_fields_15' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><li id=\"field_15_48\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-honeypot gform_validation_container field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_15_48'>Instagram<\/label><div class='ginput_container'><input name='input_48' id='input_15_48' type='text' value='' autocomplete='new-password'\/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_15_48'>This field is for 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id=\"field_15_4\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full gf_left_half gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_15_4'>Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_4' id='input_15_4' type='email' value='' class='medium'   placeholder='Email Address*' aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_15_3\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--input-type-phone gf_right_half gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_15_3'>Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_3' id='input_15_3' type='tel' value='' class='medium'  placeholder='Phone Number*' aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_15_5\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea aqua-textarea field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_15_5'>Message<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_5' id='input_15_5' class='textarea medium'    placeholder='Message'  aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_15_41\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gfield--width-full gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_41' id='input_15_41' type='hidden' class='gform_hidden'  aria-invalid=\"false\" value='' \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_15_42\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full concentText gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >By Submitting you agree to our <b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/terms-of-service\/\">Terms of Service<\/a><\/b> and <b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netreputation.com\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/b><\/li><li id=\"field_15_6\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden all_traffic_sources\" id=\"all_traffic_sources\" name=\"input_6\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden city\" id=\"city\" name=\"input_8\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden country\" id=\"country\" name=\"input_9\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_10\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description 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gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden fc_landing\" id=\"fc_landing\" name=\"input_13\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_14\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden fc_medium\" id=\"fc_medium\" name=\"input_14\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_15\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden fc_referrer\" id=\"fc_referrer\" name=\"input_15\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_16\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input 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id=\"field_15_23\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden lc_channel\" id=\"lc_channel\" name=\"input_23\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_24\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden lc_content\" id=\"lc_content\" name=\"input_24\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_28\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gfield--width-full gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden lc_landing\" id=\"lc_landing\" name=\"input_28\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_27\" 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gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden lc_term\" id=\"lc_term\" name=\"input_29\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_30\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden latitude\" id=\"latitude\" name=\"input_30\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_31\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"gform_hidden longitude\" id=\"longitude\" name=\"input_31\"><\/li><li id=\"field_15_32\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-hidden gfield--input-type-hidden gform_hidden 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