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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
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Latrice Perez

The 12 ‘Harmless’ Online Habits That Actually Expose Your Identity

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The internet feels like a private space when you are sitting on your couch. We scroll, click, and share without a second thought. However, digital privacy is fragile. We often leave a trail of breadcrumbs for strangers to follow. Cybercriminals are not always hacking mainframes in dark rooms. They simply gather the pieces of information we voluntarily give away. Seemingly innocent habits can eventually lead to identity theft. Here are twelve dangerous habits you should break immediately.

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