A few days ago, United States Embassy in Colombia He warned his citizens not to use such products. dating apps in the main cities of the country, including medellin, Cartagena And Bogota. This is because there have been cases of theft and death involving the management of such platforms.
However, this danger does not only harm foreigners, because Colombians do not take this risk either. security precautions Adequate security may be affected by possible fraud, theft, or other hazards.
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“The deaths appear to be due to unintentional drug use or suspected murder. (…) Many include the use of online dating apps“, the embassy stated in a statement.
“Many American citizens in Colombia have been drugged, robbed, and even murdered by their Colombian partners,” the letter said.
Therefore, users who use these platforms in search of a relationship are not immune from exposure to various threats. Stealing your information for blackmail purposes with candid photos and more.
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“Anyone who signs up for a dating app should be aware of the risks that exchanging information and interacting with strangers may pose to them. Access to personal data such as address, workplace, name, telephone“The use of email, etc., by malicious actors increases the risk of transferring threats from the virtual world to the physical world,” said Eduardo Chavarro, director of Kaspersky Incident Response and digital forensics group. said.
According to a recently published study by cybersecurity company Kaspersky, Things to keep in mind if you plan to use one or more dating apps:
– If you plan to meet your spouse, it is important to take steps such as providing your own transportation, meeting in a public place, and sharing your geographic location with someone you trust.
– Limit the personal information you plan to share. It is not recommended to share data such as your surname, employer, photos, etc. with your friends or political views.
– Enter your location manually whenever possible.
– Use two-factor authentication.
– If you stopped using the app, delete or hide your profile.
– Check the privacy settings on dating apps to make sure your sensitive information, such as your home address or workplace, isn’t made public.
– Don’t share your phone number, at least until you’re sure the person you’re talking to is trustworthy.
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