One Thread Can Unravel Your Digital Footprint—Ask an Expert for Help

Are you aware of the trail of breadcrumbs you're leaving behind? From social media profiles to online search history, every click, like, and share contributes to your digital footprint. Print media can even be used to build a profile about you, your family or your company. These loose threads can unravel more about you than you’d like.

In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Chris Howells and Tamara Michèle explain how to check your digital footprint and clean up sensitive information. Learn why a professional digital footprint check, done by real people, is essential for protecting your privacy.

How can I check my digital footprint? Want to know how to uncover what people can find about you online? Can someone track your digital footprint? Can digital footprint be deleted?

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In the member-only portion, we cover how Social engineering isn’t just a digital threat—OLD SCHOOL tactics like planning, deception, and exploiting trust are STILL used today. Continue watching subscriber only content in our Heroes membership area - Jailbreaks & Heists: The Blueprint Behind Modern Cyber Attacks! https://www.learnonlinesecurity.com/membership

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5 Key Points from the Video:
📌 Social Engineering Goes Beyond Online Threats
📌 Checking Your Digital Footprint is Critical
📌 Details Shared on Social Media Create Vulnerabilities
📌 Professional Digital Footprint Checks Offer Better Security
📌 We Can Have a False Sense of Security at Home

⌚Time Stamps ⌚
00:00:00 Introduction: Social Engineering & Why It Matters
00:00:48 Can a Stranger Find You Online? Tamara’s Challenge
00:02:55 How Attackers Collect Personal Info (Without Hacking)
00:04:12 “I Don’t Need This” – The Common Security Blind Spot
00:05:17 Are You a Public Figure? Understanding Your Digital Exposure
00:06:00 Social Engineering in Action: Real-Life Example of an Online Trail
00:07:54 Hidden Clues in Public Records: Obituaries, Awards & Newsletters
00:09:39 Privacy, Praise & Mental Health in the Digital Age
00:11:32 Creating a Personalized Digital Safety Plan