You Asked, They Answered: Internet Security Interview

Published February 23, 2012 | By LifeWithLevi

A couple weeks ago I mentioned on Facebook that I had the opportunity to interview an internet security expert and asked readers to submit their questions.

There were several great questions submitted – here are the answers from Norton Internet Safety Advocate and author Marian Merritt. (You will need Flashplayer installed to view the videos. You can download it for free here.)

Table of Contents

Budget & Online Banking Software Security
Hacked Databases & Compromised Information
Avoiding Perverts & Creeps
Common Security Mistakes Bloggers Make
Information You Should NEVER Reveal Online
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Budget & Online Banking Software Security

My husband and I are considering using an online budget planning service. One of the options is to link all your bank accounts to be able to get precise spending analysis and reports.

Is it safe to give out bank account information and passwords to an online service like that? What advice would you give to ensure our information stays secure? (From Monica)

Hacked Databases & Compromised Information

When a company’s information is stolen and they assure their customers that their individual information has not been compromised, are they really sure about that? What should customers do in that situation? (From Christi)

Avoiding Perverts & Creeps

How can a blogger or anyone else that shares a lot of personal information online protect themselves from the creepy folks on the internet? Are there keyword searches or IP address databases we can use to block certain people from viewing our site? (From Emily at BabyDickey.com)

Common Security Mistakes Bloggers Make

What are some common mistakes that bloggers make in giving out too much information on their sites? (From Jenn at CrippledGirl.com)

Information You Should NEVER Reveal Online

What personal information should you NEVER reveal online? (From Kristin at mamaluvsbooks.com)

You can get more tips and ask questions about internet security and safety on the Norton Facebook page.

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