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Learn more about the primary tracking methods that will still exist, as well as some tips on how to avoid them.

3rd-party cookies are going away, but you're still being tracked - ReputationDefender In response to consumer demands for more control over their data—and following Safari and Firefox’s lead—Google Chrome will phase out third-party cookies in the second half of 2024. While this announcement may cause privacy advocates to cheer, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee more privacy. A...

If someone wants to know how to find you, all they have to do is google you.

9 times someone’s online information made them unsafe in real life - ReputationDefender If someone wants to know where you live or how to find you, all they have to do is google you and click on one of the many people-search sites that are probably in your search results. Then, if they want to find your daily schedule, where your kids go to school, or your favorite […]

Learn the main types of public records, some of the threats they cause, and how to protect yourself.

How to remove public records from the internet in five steps - ReputationDefender Public records online pose a significant threat to your privacy. Learn what records are out there and how to minimize your exposure.

Learn the types of online photo issues people have and the strategies for dealing with each.

The definitive guide to getting embarrassing photos off the Internet - ReputationDefender In this guide, we’ll go over the types of online photo issues people have and the strategies for dealing with each.

Having your data exposed makes you vulnerable to blackmailing, surveillance, stalking, doxing, social engineering scams, identity theft and more.

Removing personal information from the internet - ReputationDefender The complete guide to removing your personal information from the internet, no matter where it appears online or how it got there.

It’s likely that some of your team’s credentials are already for sale online, increasing your risk for extortion, malware, and theft of intellectual property or funds. Luckily, you can reduce this risk by following these safety tips.

4 ways to keep corporate credentials off the dark web - ReputationDefender The key driver of a vicious cycle of crime, corporate credentials are the top tool hackers use to break into business networks in the hopes of extracting lucrative financial rewards. Last year, 61% of all data breaches involved credentials, and the number of corporate usernames and plaintext passwor...

If you aren’t careful, then your social media presence can actually have a negative effect on the way others perceive you.

How social media can ruin your online reputation - ReputationDefender Learn how to put your best foot forward on social media to ensure it keeps working for you, not against you.

What is it about the Internet that makes people feel comfortable saying something online that they’d hesitate to say to someone’s face?

The connection between online anonymity and civility - ReputationDefender Imagine a stranger calling a dead 15-year-old girl a “slut” on her Facebook memorial page. While disgusting behavior like this was once unimaginable, it’s becoming more common. In fact, according to psychologist Robert Sutton, “disrespectful, demeaning, and downright mean-spirited behavior i...

Learn how to help your children understand the dangers inherent to the internet and avoid compromising situations.

Top five common-sense social networking rules for kids - ReputationDefender Kids today experience technology in a wholly different way than their parents did. They live in a world where you can be online 24 hours a day from mobile phones and where ordinary people become celebrities overnight because their TikTok videos go viral. They don’t remember the days of dial-up int...

To avoid the pitfalls of a bad online image—physicians need to know how to use social media correctly.

7 social media tips for physicians - ReputationDefender 80% of people on social media are searching for health information, and roughly half of these individuals are looking for information about a particular healthcare professional. This means that social media can be a powerful reputation management tool for physicians, helping you establish your credi...

Here are some examples of headlines that are doing everything right, as well as some tips for what not to include in your headline.

5 of the most effective LinkedIn headlines you should be copying - ReputationDefender Your LinkedIn headline is one of the first things people see when they visit your profile. As such, it has the power to make a strong first impression on employers, clients, and those looking to connect with you—but only if your headline is well written. To look your best and stand out from the cr...

To protect your leadership team (and your company) from harm, you need to understand the different types of threats social media can pose, as well as the strategies your executives can use to reduce their physical and digital risks.

The unique executive threats from each of the top social media sites - ReputationDefender C-suite executives are often highly visible on social media (especially if they have controversial opinions or are in the news). As such, they are likely to draw the attention of bad actors. To protect your leadership team (and your company) from harm, you need to understand the different types of t...

How can you tell if your child is ready to start using social media, and what precautions should you take to protect his or her safety and online reputation?

Should your kids use social media? - ReputationDefender The age at which children start using computers has been trending downward due to the increasing availability of educational and entertainment software products aimed at preschoolers and toddlers. However, just because your kid has mastered a child-friendly platform like ABCmouse doesn’t mean he o...

Learn why you need to protect your privacy on social media, how oversharing can affect your kids, and what you can do to avoid sharing too much personal info.

The consequences of oversharing on social networks - ReputationDefender The consequences of oversharing on social networks is easy to overlook, given the advantages they’ve brought us. These platforms have enabled us to communicate effortlessly with people around the world in a way that couldn’t have been imagined only a few decades ago, and there are endless social...

Here are some smart ways to safely establish your online reputation and reach out to others in your industry via Facebook.

How to use Facebook as a professional networking tool - ReputationDefender When people think about the best social media platform for professional networking, the one that usually comes to mind is LinkedIn, not Facebook. However, with 2.41 billion monthly active users—compared to LinkedIn’s 260 million—Facebook offers a broader base of people to connect with.  Howev...

On one hand, social media serves as a quick and reliable communication tool and helps boost the morale of deployed troops. On the other hand, however, social media exposes the military to a number of serious security risks.

Social Media Privacy Tips for Military Personnel - ReputationDefender Along with the rest of the population, the United States military has discovered that the Internet, especially social media, can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, social media serves as a quick and reliable communication tool and helps boost the morale of deployed troops. On the other hand, howe...

Here are five of the biggest social media privacy mistakes that people make—and their repercussions—as well as some tips for keeping your information secure.

Top 5 social media privacy mistakes - ReputationDefender Roughly 70% of all American adults use social media, but many are not using it wisely. Even after a score of giant data breaches and Fakebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal, some people continue to share valuable, private information that others can use against them. Here are five of the bigge...

Social media plays a greater role in our lives with each passing day. As such, privacy on these networks has never been more important.

Top five social media privacy concerns - ReputationDefender You can enjoy all the benefits of social media with few of the risks if you know what privacy concerns you should watch out for.

Companies that understand the best ways to use social media have a definite advantage over the competition.

Social media tips for businesses (2023 update) - ReputationDefender With more and more people engaging with businesses on social media networks, companies that understand the best ways to use these channels have a definite advantage over the competition. This is because a strong social media presence can help you: But, to achieve all these benefits, you need to know...

Check out the best ways to safeguard your online reputation and put your best foot forward on social media.

7 smart ways to protect your reputation on social media - ReputationDefender People judgme you based on what they find about you online. So, you need to protect your reputation, especially on social media.

Here are some tips on how to create a personal brand that will attract clients and garner respect from your peers.

6 steps to personal branding for lawyers - ReputationDefender As a lawyer, your personal brand is your first impression. Will yours convince people to hire you? Here are some tips to make your brand the best it can be.

As an attorney, you likely rely on your reputation to find business. If you’re working in private practice, this is especially true, as your name tends to perform double duty as both your personal moniker and your professional brand.

Online reputation management for attorneys - ReputationDefender As an attorney, you likely rely on your reputation to find business more than almost any other type of professional. If you’re working in private practice, this is especially true, as your name tends to perform double duty as both your personal moniker and your professional brand. Across all field...

Here are some common-sense steps you can take to limit online ad tracking.

How to block Internet ad tracking and maintain your online privacy - ReputationDefender Virtually everything you do online can be tracked, and online businesses are collecting large amounts of data about each of us. This data is used to primarily to sell you things. It is used to send you personalized, targeted marketing messages as you surf the Web. However, online tracking also raise...

Not appearing in the search results can make you look unprofessional or untrustworthy. Here's what you can do to improve your online image.

How to get your name to the top of Google Search - ReputationDefender How far down the page do you look when you google someone? For most people, it’s not very far; in fact, roughly 90% of searchers don’t click on results past the first page. So what do you do if your name doesn’t show up at the top of your Google search? Not appearing in the […]

An unfortunate byproduct of the digital age is that incorrect, incomplete, or misleading journalism now has the power to damage your reputation indefinitely.

How to remove negative information and news articles from the web - ReputationDefender An unfortunate byproduct of the digital age is that incorrect, incomplete, or misleading journalism now has the power to damage your reputation indefinitely, even if a publisher later absolves you in an update to the original story. In fact, misleading articles can still appear online decades after....