History Sweep can clear out your entire history...uh account numbers, credit card numbers...etc.
When you go on a website, your computer automatically starts storing little pictures and other data that help your computer to download the website faster next time.
Well, computers have been doing that for years. But lately, websites have been storing a certain type of cookie. It's a cookie that downloads on your computer and keeps track of everywhere you go. It's watching your shopping patterns. It's watching your surfing habits. Hint...hint...everything you do...online.
Just in case you aren't familiar with it, that particular kind of cookie is called spyware.
And look at what else is out there. Hackers getting your credit card information.
"Well, how do they do that?" You ask.
If you've every used it to make a purchase online, that information is still stored on your computer.
So, sit back and think of everything you've ever done online. Think real hard. You just might want to sweep your entire history off of your computer.
Ok, it was awesome. But, it has nothing to do with History Sweep. I just wanted to share it with you. I mean, a man climbing a building with no safety gear. Phenomenal!
Anyway, I was watching a few videos about Internet Privacy and they were interesting.
The first was cheesy, but it made a good point. The guy goes to a coffee shop and the clerk hands him a cup of coffee just the way he likes it...but he hasn't even ordered yet.
She says, "It's just the way you like it sir. We hope you don't mind that we gleamed this information from your recent visit to a competitor's coffee shop. Don't worry. Your information is safe with us...and a few other companies!"
Now, that made a point. But, the next one was more important.
Of course you already know that there are hackers who will take your identity and then use your credit card information. I've heard of people stealing identities for medical purposes just to get the care they need and not have to pay for it. I've heard of people stealing identities to get jobs and credit, then ruin a person and start all over again.
But not only all that, they steal your identity, create a profile on you and sell it to any company willing to buy! Hmmmm!
Protect yourself! I can't put up enough exclamation points!!!
