During the Spring Festival travel season, ticket release has become a popular trend in the circle of friends. Everyone rushed to post tickets and show off that they were about to embark on the journey home. However, have you ever thought that this seemingly innocuous act may inadvertently expose your personal privacy to criminals?
The risks of the ticket: a small code
You may not realize that your ticket contains some personal information that you don't know. Important information such as name, phone number, and ID number may be scanned or photographed by the QR code on the ticket. Once this personal information falls into the hands of criminals, it will become the "key" for them to obtain more personal privacy.
Doxing is coming: Weibo accounts and courier addresses are linked to each other
Someone enters your name and phone number into the database and associates it with information such as your Weibo account and delivery address for personal information integration and analysis. This information is packaged into user portraits and used for the purposes of merchants, advertising agencies, and even government departments. The Spring Festival ticket you once inadvertently posted may make your personal information subject to doxing, causing you unforeseen trouble.
App voyeurism goes on quietly: location and misuse of file permissions
You may have downloaded a lot of apps, but do you really know how much of a threat they are to your privacy? Some apps secretly request location and file access and record your every move. This rather private information, when misused, can make a mess of your life. Your whereabouts, personal photos, and even bank card details can be compromised.
How to protect personal privacy?
We can't afford to ignore privacy for the sake of flaunting, so here are some simple and practical tips to help you protect your privacy:
1. Avoid direct ticket posting: Try to avoid posting the QR code on the ticket directly to avoid personal information being scanned or intercepted.
2. Blur key information: Blur key personal information on the ticket by mosaicing, altering, etc., to avoid being easily identified by others.
3. Review app permissions: Review and restrict app permissions, especially location and file read permissions. Only the necessary permissions are given and abuse is not allowed.
4. Update devices and apps: Keep your phone's operating system, apps, and security patches up to date to ensure that the latest versions of your system and apps can fix known security vulnerabilities.
5. Install security software: Install trustworthy security software to detect and block potential privacy risks in a timely manner.
epilogue
The circle of friends is the stage where we show our lives, but it is also a place where risks are hidden. Posting tickets may be just a temporary show-off, but it may also mean an unintentional exposure of personal privacy. To protect our privacy, we need to be extra careful and take appropriate precautions. Let's work together to protect the security of personal information and create a safer digital social environment!