Online & Offline Identities - The Stemettes Zine (2024)
We all know that it is important to have strong cybersecurity practices in order to keep our information safe. We might develop strong passwords, have two-factor authentication or not connect to public wifi. However, we should also take into account what we say and do online and offline as it is very easy to accidentally give away some information that could be used by hackers.
Our offline identity is pretty straightforward. It is how we act around other people, what information we tell and to who. For example, your friends might know where you work, where you go to school and where you live.
Very similarly your online identity is what information you share online and where you share it. If you have an account with one of your favourite shops, it is likely that they have your name, your address, your card details and a history of your purchases. In these instances, but more importantly, when browsing less trustworthy websites and talking to people online, it is important not to give out any information that isn’t absolutely necessary.
It is important to keep this information safe because hackers want any of your data they can get their hands on. Roshni tells us “Making your credentials easy to access is similar to giving a thief the keys to access your front door”.
So, Are There Any Steps You Can Take To Keep Yourself Safe?
Do not share any information that isn’t absolutely necessary.
Only submit information to trusted websites.
Think before you send pictures to your friends or post them online, as you never know where they could end up.
Make sure to lie on your security questions! If it asks for your mothers maiden name or the name of your school, give a false answer that you can remember. If you give true answers you open yourself up to a potential attack.
Thank you to Roshni from Vodafone for joining the Academy stream of Explore to take us through this session.
Our offline identity is pretty straightforward.It is how we act around other people, what information we tell and to who. For example, your friends might know where you work, where you go to school and where you live. Very similarly your online identity is what information you share online and where you share it.
Everything you share online or others share about you is part of your overall online identity. This can be different to your offline identity as the characteristics you present online may differ from your physical interactions.
**Increased Confidence**: Some people may find it easier to express themselves online and feel more confident in doing so. This can lead to a greater sense of self-assurance and assertiveness that they may not experience in offline interactions.
Our online identity is all the information we leave on the Internet. It's our digital footprint, with such details as our email address, date of birth, bank details, and even our purchasing habits on online stores. Online identity goes beyond what we do online. It also verifies that we are who we say we are.
These digital identities enable efficient integration across various services and agencies, including financial institutions, property registries, medical histories, and academic records. The robust security, reliability, and traceability of the information allow authorized users to access and verify it with ease.
Here are four drawbacks of a single digital ID system.
Misuse of Personal Information. Many maintain that this system could segregate parts of society based on race, sexual orientation, physical appearance, and disabilities. ...
Since, it is a virtual platform there is a certain way we present ourselves. This self might be very different when we compared to the real self as the virtual self often contains many filters. The question or the idea of “disclosure” plays a very important role.
Your online identity is not the same as your real-world identity because the characteristics you represent online differ from the characteristics you represent in the physical world.
Sometimes they are considered more productive than online classes because they enhance students in many ways like concentration, discipline, punctuality, respect, obedience etc. In offline classes, students have libraries and study materials.
There are a number of good reasons for anonymity or shielding one's identity online. One is to limit or control how personal data is collected and stored, as well as who can access and use it. This helps prevent security breaches, surveillance and intrusive web-tracking.
What's the difference between online and offline? The terms "offline" and "online" are often used to describe different types of activities or experiences. If something is offline, it means that it is not connected to the internet, while if something is online, it means that it is connected to the internet.
Your digital identity is more than your name and photo: It's the sum of all your online activity, from your social media posts to your online purchases. 2. Protecting your digital identity is crucial: Identity theft can have serious consequences, such as financial fraud or personal data theft. 3.
A digital identity, or digital ID, is a representation of a person's real self, online. Just like in the real world, there are many unique identifiers that can make up a digital identity. These include: Personal information, like name and date of birth. Email addresses.
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