To make this so-called private page truly private, she should do the
following:➟ Change her profile picture to something less
identifiable.➟ Take her city (at least) out of her profile.
➟ Use a nickname instead of her real name.
➟ Make her URL anonymous.
➟ Hide her age.
Spot Bad Sites a Mile Away
You’re much safer online if you deal only with sites you trust. Look for
a couple of things, including the following, to help you identify trusted
Web sites.➟ Check before you click.Use a tool that lets you know
before you click a Web site if it is likely to download
malware or spam. These tools display a rating to indi-
cate whether they are known to be a safe site or if
they are likely to give problems such as downloading
malware, putting you on a spam list, or making you a
target of fraud. Both Internet Explorer and Firefox
browsers offer free tools to help warn users about
questionable Web sites Additionally, some security
suites like premium versions of McAfee include strong
Web site reputation tools. (See Figure 3-11.)➟ Is the site listed with the BBB? or rated by other
Web site rating services? If it is topic specific, (such
as a medical site) does it have association approval?56Part I: The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely