There’s an old saying that the three quickest ways to spread news are telephone, television, and tell a friend. Of course that saying predates the internet by about four decades, and now there’s really no hope for keeping a secret. In fact, there are so many ways to ruin a secret online that we’re going to share a list. It’s what we do, after all. Here are 10 ways that secrets told online don’t stay secret:
- Shared Computer – One of the most common ways to compromise confidential info is when a computer or terminal has multiple users. Strong password protection and a screen-saver time-out setting are keys to safeguarding your secrets.
- Joint Accounts – As in the above scenario, you share access with another user. Email, social network, or blog access for someone other than you means your secrets are not your own. You may want to look into creating an independent account.
- Privacy Settings – It is not uncommon for social network users to leave their privacy settings open for non-friends to see their messages. This won’t jeopardize the really secret stuff you share only via private messaging, but it can give other users access to your Facebook wall, where they can get info you may not want just anyone to see.
- Mobile Hackers – We’ve all seen examples of celebrity accounts being hacked in order to gain access to private date and photos. It can be done to just about anyone’s mobile device, so use adequate security and privacy settings on your browser and wireless network.
- Screenshots – Remember, deleting a comment or an update doesn’t mean it’s gone forever. You never know who may be saving something you wish you hadn’t shared. Screenshots are a common way for information to say live forever.
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