Have you noticed the digital traps in life?

        Have you ever played psychological tests or mini games at FB? Have you ever uploaded a personal photo and used AI special effects to turn yourself into a pink doll Barbie or Ken? Or have you checked 'agree' before reading the privacy and usage terms of the app? If the answer is' yes', please note that you may have fallen into a digital trap. Many seemingly harmless online entertainment games or usage methods may have hidden security risks.

        Protecting Digital Personality: From Online Sharing to Security Awareness

                In the digital age, personal information has become a highly valuable resource, not just basic information such as personal names and phone numbers. Any information that can reveal user identities, usage habits, and personal online activities is the goal of advertisers, marketing companies, and even hackers. Therefore, protecting one's digital personality is crucial. Frequently appearing in FB's psychological tests and mini games, the main purpose is to obtain the digital personality of users. At the bottom of the game page, there are usually links to terms of use that are not easily visible to the naked eye. The content is mostly in lengthy English sentences, and people rarely read them carefully. Once the service terms are checked, it means that the company agrees to track your cookies and use these account information, photos, posts, test results, and even information from community friends to depict your digital personality and accurately advertise to you and your friends.

        AI Transformation Trend: Beware of Digital Traps of Privacy Disclosure

        With the continued popularity of the blockbuster movie "Barbie", Barbie's AI special effects trend has attracted widespread attention. Many people have uploaded photos to relevant websites, hoping to see their transformation into Barbie. However, behind the trend of AI transformation, there may be significant security risks that cannot be underestimated.

        AI special effects websites often secretly obtain their GPS location, payment records, etc. without the user's knowledge, which is highly attractive to third parties and may also be improperly used. Therefore, protecting personal privacy is not only the responsibility of enterprises, but also requires the parties involved to be vigilant. As users, they should always be vigilant about the security risks that may accompany digital entertainment. When participating in related applications and websites, they must carefully consider and ensure that the chosen platform has good security measures and transparency. Remembering the importance of protecting personal information is a key step in addressing the challenges of the digital age.

        Face changing technology becomes a ransomware tool

        In March 2023, a news story shook the education industry, with professors from multiple universities in Taiwan being blackmailed for AI's facelift technology, accusing them of engaging in misconduct. Hackers use Deep Fake technology to replace the faces of indecent photos with images of teachers posted online, making it difficult to distinguish between authenticity and forcing victims to pay ransoms to avoid exposing indecent photos. Therefore, any photo uploaded to the internet should be cautious, as in addition to disclosing personal privacy information, it may also be used by others as a criminal tool.

        Participate in the "US Security Awareness Month" to ensure network security

        In addition to celebrating Halloween every October, it is also the Information Security Awareness Month initiated by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the United States. This year marks its 20th year with the theme of Stay safe online, focusing on the following four points:

        It is recommended to use the password Junior Staff Officer to improve network security: logging into multiple websites with a single password is not secure. By using the password Junior Staff Officer, high-strength passwords can be automatically generated, stored, and filled in. Users only need to remember the unlock password to protect and enhance data security.

        Enabling Multiple Factor Authentication (MFA): Using multiple authentication methods to prove identity, although additional steps are required, can enhance account security and resist hackers.

        Identify phishing emails and see WeChat: Hackers will use forged emails, social media, or text messages to lure users to click on malicious links or download attachments. Once clicked, users' personal data will be stolen and may even be implanted with malicious software, leading to computer poisoning or file encryption.

        Updating software and applications: In order to ensure the safety of users and products, software and application developers continuously search for vulnerabilities and update them to fix problems and improve security. Therefore, users should continuously update their software and applications, which not only enhances security but also allows them to experience the latest features.

        Network Privacy and Regulations

        In addition, privacy settings on the internet are also important. Many websites and applications have default privacy options that are insufficient to protect user data. It is recommended to regularly check and adjust privacy settings to ensure that personal information is only visible to authorized individuals.

        Finally, we should also pay attention to the development of laws and regulations, especially on issues related to personal asset protection. At present, countries are actively strengthening the protection of personal assets. It is the responsibility of the public to educate themselves and others on how to protect valuable information in the digital world, choose to share information cautiously, maintain data security awareness, pay attention to privacy settings, and comply with relevant laws in order to stay away from all traps and truly enjoy the convenience brought by the internet.

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