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Top 10 Most Dangerous Things you can do online

DateTuesday, August 17, 2010 at 1:22PM
  • Checking the "Keep me signed in" box on public PCs

Although if you do leave this checked out, expect your Facebook profile to get some custom modifications all for FREE!!!!

  • Failing to update Microsoft Windows OS /Java / Adobe Reader / Adobe Flash

You don't have to update if you want to get pwned by a script kiddie.

  • Searching for celebrity gossip, incriminating material (i.e. sex tapes)

I maybe guilty of this one.  However I tunnel everything through SSH.

  • Using BitTorrent to download copyrighted software/film/TV shows

With Hulu and all the networks allowing you to stream, very few times would one need to do this with TV.  RC4 and TOR are your friends for the other times you download LEGAL SOFTWARE ONLY.

  • Searching for free porn

This is the reason why your computer gets messed up.  Forget all the other reasons.  This is the one right here.

  • Online gaming (free to play, social games on Facebook and beyond)

This is some advice which most will ignore.  Just don't download the "secret Farmville Cheat Application." 

  • Leaving Facebook privacy settings wide open, therefore exposing personal info to all

Openbook.com-  Check out what anyone can find about you.  Hopefully you find something good and juicy.  If you do, please share!

  • Connecting to unknown wireless networks

If you are on a network that isn't yours, you play by someone elses rules.  Public networks are public.

  • Using the same password for every single online account

You don't have to tell me your Facebook account password.  What is your Myspace one?

  • Trying to get a free iPad, PlayStation 3 or similar gadgets (scams/phishing)

There is nothing free in life.  Except a Punch in the face from me.  I will not charge for that!!!

 

The folks over at Gizmodo have the list as well as the things you can do to protect yourself.  http://gizmodo.com/5614047/the-top-ten-most-dangerous-things-you-can-do-online

 

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