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SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2018 ❚ SIUSLAW NEWS Cybersecurity Spring-Cleaning: How To Tidy Up Your Digital Footprint To Help Avoid Data Breaches (NAPS)—Similar to how dust collects in the nooks and crannies of homes during the winter, many people have accu- mulated years of data from old devices, e-mail accounts and online profi les. All this available information creates a digital footprint that could leave them exposed to unnecessary cyber- security risks. As many people look to re- fresh their living spaces each spring with a deep cleaning, cy- bersecurity experts also recom- mend that people take the time to clean their digital presence. “In today’s world of con- nected devices, we often over- look the volume of data avail- able online. All this information creates a digital footprint that cybercriminals can use to hack devices and accounts,” said Den- nis Bonilla, executive dean, Uni- versity of Phoenix® College of Information Systems and Tech- nology, School of Business and College of Security and Criminal Justice. “It is a good practice to periodically purge old data to help reduce that footprint and decrease the likelihood of cy- berattacks.” According to a University of Phoenix survey,* nearly half (43 percent) of U.S. adults have experienced a personal data breach in the past three years. As a result, 85 percent have ad- justed their online habits, such as deleting suspicious e-mails (61 percent), avoiding clickbait (49 percent) and limiting per- sonal information shared on- line (43 percent). It’s a good idea to give your digital devices an annual “cleaning” to get rid of old data. To help decrease data breaches, Bonilla suggests the following three steps to tidy up your digital footprint. 1. Create a secondary e- mail account Many websites may require an e-mail address to register or access information. These sites can be hacked and allow cyber- criminals access to login creden- tials that are shared with other websites. Bonilla uses a primary work e-mail but creates second- ary e-mail accounts for mailing lists and profi le-protected web- sites to help avoid spam or phish- ing attempts. He warns not to use second- ary e-mail accounts to sign up for things like social media sites or applications with companies or people who may share your information with third-party sites. 2. Remove unused social networks and mobile apps Social media sites possess a wealth of personal informa- tion that can be stolen without proper security measures in place. Unused or old accounts should be deactivated and per- Shopping For Yard Equipment: Things To Know sonal information should be removed. Additionally, Bonilla encour- ages mobile users to delete apps they do not frequent from their smartphones, as these often col- lect and share data. Make sure to check the security settings before installing apps. If they require ac- cess to contacts, locations or oth- er data, decide if the app is worth sharing that information. 3. Manage fi nancial ac- counts Similar to social media ac- counts, Americans should re- move fi nancial information from online vendor accounts. If you do not frequent an online retail- er, Bonilla says to check out as a guest to reduce the number of websites that store your fi nan- cial information. While many companies have fraud and security set- tings in place, data can be at risk if a company experiences a breach. Using more-secure pay- ment options like PayPal can also help keep your data secure. These steps can help limit data breaches, but Bonilla said that Americans must be aware that any data shared online could be stolen. “We can never truly remove content about us that is avail- able online, nor can we fully pre- vent criminals from attempting to breach our data,” Bonilla said. “Consider limiting the amount of personal info you share online. The less information available, the safer you can be.” *Th is poll was conducted from May 25–30, 2017, among a national sample of 1991 registered voters. Th e interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of registered voters based on age, race/ethnicity, gender, educational attainment, and region. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. (NAPSA)—If you’re like most people, when spring comes, you’re ready to get outside and make your yard both beautiful and functional. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an out- door family room, or want to ex- pand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a better space for play. Re- gardless of need, now is the time to get “backyard ready.” The Tools You’ll Need “Completing big outdoor jobs is always easier with help from outdoor power equipment,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “The right out- door power equipment can help you get the work done faster and can help you safely maintain your yard.” These tips from Kiser can help you select the machinery you need to get the job done. • Plan your needs. Draw a sketch of your yard. Include any major features such as trees, bushes, an herb or vegetable garden, fl ower beds, lawn furni- ture, play or sports equipment, an outdoor patio, or birdbath. Note where maintenance may be required. Will bushes need to be trimmed back from your home or garage? 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