Here is a rather interesting article from the site, Inside CRM. This article deals with a host of ways that you can take back control of your personal info.
From Inside CRM:
Internet scams, phishing, identity theft and other attacks that exploit your personal data are always a threat when you shop online, set up an email account, use a credit card, manage an online bank account or carry your Social Security card. There is hope, however, for fighting these threats, and you can start by taking back control of all of your personal data. The 50 tips and tools in this list will help you understand how these scams originate, how to protect yourself online and offline, and how to track down your personal data on the Internet.
Protect yourself and your data online by choosing a secure Web browser, understanding the dos and don’ts of wireless security, and correctly managing passwords.
Of course nothing is guaranteed but, it is a nice list of things that you can do to help protect yourself against the ne’er do wells that lurk in the dark places of the tubes. It hits on things such as using a web browser that isn’t IE using strong passwords et cetera. It also breaks it out into areas of concern such as “General Privacy” and “Credit and Finance”.
Check it out.
