We've all been talking about the Ploos lately, but what of all those other sites out there dangling in the wind?
We've all been talking about the Ploos lately, but what of all those other sites out there dangling in the wind?
_For starters, visit haveibeenpwned.com. This popular tool lets you enter your email addresses and check if it has been compromised in a data breach. Ideally, the attacked company should have notified you already, but that’s not guaranteed. Change passwords and close accounts you don’t need.
You might also check justdeleteme.xyx, which Payton said could help navigate the “complexities of saying goodbye.” The site has a list of common and obscure services. Looking through it might remind you of some of the services you’ve used back in the days. Click on a service for details on how to delete your account._
Originally shared by The Associated Press
Want to clean up your digital past? Good idea. Trouble is, it's not easy.
http://apnews.com/f1fe656206ba421583ae591c6dfdfeca
_For starters, visit haveibeenpwned.com. This popular tool lets you enter your email addresses and check if it has been compromised in a data breach. Ideally, the attacked company should have notified you already, but that’s not guaranteed. Change passwords and close accounts you don’t need.
You might also check justdeleteme.xyx, which Payton said could help navigate the “complexities of saying goodbye.” The site has a list of common and obscure services. Looking through it might remind you of some of the services you’ve used back in the days. Click on a service for details on how to delete your account._
Originally shared by The Associated Press
Want to clean up your digital past? Good idea. Trouble is, it's not easy.
http://apnews.com/f1fe656206ba421583ae591c6dfdfeca
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