OSINT for Personal Security: Protecting Yourself Online šµļø
Introduction
OSINT isnāt just for investigationsāit can also help protect your personal security online. Letās explore three key learning points and introduce three essential tools to safeguard your digital footprint. (Click on links for more information).
Learning Point 1: Understanding Your Digital Footprint š
- Public Information: Identify what personal information is publicly available about you.
- Data Brokers: Learn how data brokers collect and sell your information.
- Privacy Settings: Review and update your privacy settings on social media and other platforms.
Learning Point 2: Removing Personal Information š
- Opt-Out Requests: Submit opt-out requests to data brokers to remove your information.
- Contact Website Owners: Request removal of personal information from websites.
- Googleās Removal Tool: Use Googleās removal tool to request removal of specific search results.
Learning Point 3: Monitoring Your Digital Presence š¼
- Google Alerts: Set up Google Alerts to monitor mentions of your name or other personal information.
- Social Media Monitoring: Regularly check your social media accounts for unauthorised activity.
- Identity Theft Protection: Consider using identity theft protection services for additional security.
Top 3 OSINT Tools āļø
- Google: Use Google and don't forget to use your advanced searches you learnt from previous blogs.
- Google Removal Tool: Enables you to temporarily block pages from Google search results on sites you own.
- Google Alerts: Lets you create and manage alerts for any topic, keyword or phrase. You can receive email notifications.
Conclusion
Protecting your personal security online is crucial in todayās digital age. With the right knowledge and tools, you can manage your digital footprint and keep your information safe. Stay secure! š»