The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy by Violet Blue

'Many young women aren't even aware that they bear target status. 'As women, we're targeted just by showing up,' Ms. 'What's online doesn't have to stay visible forever,' she adds. This little activity may scare and shock some, to which Ms. This gives the reader an idea of how much personal information and images are readily available about them on the public Web. It involves simple name and image searches on Google and 'people search' sites. Part of the book's introduction is a short test for the ladies to check the state of their privacy online. She revealed in the book that she was a victim of online stalking, bullying and reputation smearing once, but in the end of her battle, she came out empowered and more in-control of her online information and presence.

Penned by Violet Blue, an investigative journalist who has bylined for CNET, ZDNet and other online news sites that cover security, cybercrime and tech, this nifty guide is her latest publication and hardly a month old.Īlthough it was written with the ladies in mind, anyone who uses the Internet and is concerned about their online privacy can benefit from Miss Blue's wisdom and experiences. On a related note, I have put together a brief overview and review of a book about privacy entitled ' The Smart Girl's Guide To Privacy '.

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The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy by Violet Blue