The short answer: Unfortunately, it’s too late if the pictures or sensitive information are already out there.
We mentioned in yesterday’s blog, the best way to avoid embarassing situations that are now facing actresses Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna and Kate Upton is not to use your smartphone, tablet or computer to take naked pictures in the first place. However, if you must, here are three suggestions to prevent them and other sensitive information from appearing elsewhere:
1. PASSWORDS: Use a password that isn’t a word you would find in the dictionary. Use a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers. If the site permits, use symbols as well. The more complex the better! Use a variety of passwords, not the same one for every account. You can also use a password manager service that creates passwords for you. It will issue you a Master Password to access all of your individual passwords. DON’T SHARE YOUR MASTER PASSWORD.
2. TURN OFF BACKUPS: In iPhones and iPads turn off “My Photo Stream” and “Photo Sharing”. In Android devices turn off “Photo Share”, “Google+”, or similar App. If your concerned about sensitive documents, your contact list and calendar, backup your mobile device on your computer hard drive and don’t use iCloud or Google Play cloud services.
3. USE EXTRA VERIFICATION: This is a two-step process that uses unique codes sent to your device to access cloud services.
Just another wake-up call to think before you post anything!
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─Jeff Wald, Mobile Generated News®, Los Angeles
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