Comments on: Internet Safety

By: MomGrind

MomGrind — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:18:43 +0000

@ Teddi: WOW! Just finished reading both the original story and the story of how it’s been resolved. Thank you so much for adding this info. SCARY!

By: Teddi

Teddi — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:14:20 +0000

Besides physical safety (the concern about someone invading your empty house while you're gone), there's also the security of your online assets. David Airey, a great blogger and graphic designer, mentioned on his blog that he was going on vacation to India for a month. His domain was hijacked using a security flaw in Gmail (which has since been exposed and--I think--fixed). As his blog had built a significant readership and he received a lot of business through this medium, it was quite a crippling blow to lose his domain. His blissful trip exploring India with his girlfriend was arrested by an urgent attempt to get his domain back! You can read the whole story on his blog. Just another thing to consider!

By: MomGrind

MomGrind — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:42:10 +0000

@ Max: “I’m sure professional thieves got their hands on a laptop by now.” I sure hope they don’t!

By: Max Forlani

Max Forlani — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:46:32 +0000

Great point Vered.

Never considered theft option via a post! I never reveal any pictures of me (so far) nor my address or house pictures on my blog, from a stalking point of view. But this tip certainly counts.

I’m sure professional thieves got their hands on a laptop by now.

Cheers,
Max

Max Forlani’s last blog post..Twice Moving Out, Once Moving In

By: MomGrind

MomGrind — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:20:52 +0000

@ Jens: Makes sense.

@ Rebecca: I never thought about it, but it’s true: feminine, yet strong. Thank you.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:54:16 +0000

oh, vered, you look so happy and relaxed….*sigh* right now i’m living vicariously through you…

and i read your impressive profile, but liked most of all the interpretation of your name: rose the lion! feminine, yet strong. your parents gave you a good name!

xoxo
rebecca

rebecca’s last blog post..My Dark Knight

By: Jens Dalsgaard

Jens Dalsgaard — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:18:35 +0000

Please do NOT share that with us beforehand. Afterwards is OK. As you blog away, readers will know more and more about you. But do tell us afterwards. Jens Dalsgaard's last blog post..The List to Beat All Lists: Top 20 Productivity Lists to Rock Your Tasks

By: MomGrind

MomGrind — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:35:53 +0000

@ Barbara: Thank you. We do tell the neighbors when we leave. They’re great about keeping an eye on things.

@ Dot H.: If someone really wants to, I believe they can locate almost anyone. I myself don’t know all the ways, but I know they exist. As Barbara said though, it is unlikely that someone would go through that much trouble.

By: Dot H.

Dot H. — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:29:58 +0000

You know, after thinking about it, I don’t really understand. Since I don’t even know what country you live in, how would someone on the Internet figure out which house was going to be empty when you went on vacation?

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:57:49 +0000

Hi Vered,

Aren’t you the hottie? Love the glasses!

I think you did the right thing. Being online we can never be too safe.

Postdating writings is a great idea, but then the issue of comments comes up. If anyone follows their stats close enough, they can figure it out. You just have to hope that those that may want to vandalize your home don’t track you THAT close.

When we leave we always have a house sitter (because of the dogs) plus tell the neighbors, so I don’t worry when we’re away.

Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..Interview With Lorelle VanFossen – Part 1 – Stay Motivated