We all can do more to protect ourselves online, but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. To help you out, we’ve come up with simple steps each Zodiac sign can take to increase their online safety. Let us know if your sign’s advice speaks to you, and let us know how you protect your digital identity in the comments.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Bold and ambitious Aries tends to dive right in to every challenge and opportunity that comes their way. This makes Aries’ life exciting, but can also be a risk. Look before you leap when signing up for new online services and handing out your information, no matter how good the trade-off sounds.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Taurus is calm, serene, and stable, which on a bad day can manifest itself in obstinacy. Taurus is more likely to leave things be than to react strongly or take immediate action when there are signs of trouble, which makes it less likely for them to delete old or unused accounts, leaving their data in danger. Taurus, take an afternoon to go through your old online accounts to evaluate whether or not you still need or use them, and then delete those that don’t make the cut. Your data will be that much safer for your efforts.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Geminis are known for having multiple sides to their personalities, and for habitually biting off more than they can chew. Tread carefully when using multiple accounts, such as a Finsta in addition to a regular Instagram account, always double-check to ensure you’re posting the right thing in the right place. For such a dynamic sign, always on the go, it’s easy to accidentally share things with the wrong audience.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Emotional, grounded, and intuitive Cancer might just be the best friend you’ll ever have – and sometimes, to their own detriment. Cancer’s deep-rooted sense of compassion mixed with an intense loyalty means that they are prime targets for online manipulation. Be careful who you trust online – always do what you can to ensure you know exactly who you’re interacting with and what their intentions are.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Spirited and theatrical Leo wants everybody to know when they enter a room, and there is no exception online. You can catch a Leo documenting every second of their exciting life online, and while this may make for a fun way to communicate with friends, it can also spell trouble. Leo, be wary of oversharing. Ask yourself – do people really need to know where you regularly eat dinner?
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Grounded, perfectionist Virgo likes to do their research. However, when someone is in need, their more giving nature may overshadow their inner logical and diligent researcher. Virgo likes to help out in practical ways, and so, should be careful about donating to online causes like charities and Kickstarters without first doing thorough research. Otherwise, they are prone to handing over both their data and their money.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Balanced, harmonious, artistic Libra is known for two things: their ability to create symmetry in all areas of their lives, and their people-pleasing nature. While this means that Libra is often at the heart of their large groups of friends, it also means that they are prone to sharing too much, or getting too cozy too fast, with friends online. Libra should be careful not to expose themselves or their identity too much in their quest to make as many friends as possible.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Scorpio is passionate, powerful, emotional, and calculating. They plan their moves carefully, however, when their ego gets in the way their fighting nature may come out and cause trouble. Scorpio should be careful of becoming embroiled in online debates and arguments. You never know when your feistiness will overcome your cool exterior and you will say something you regret. Once it’s said, it’s on the Internet forever.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Sagittarius is wanderlust personified. Nothing makes Sagittarius happier than going on adventures: geographical, intellectual, and spiritual. Sagittarius also likes sharing these adventures with others, be it by physically accompanying others on exploration or by sharing photos of their own adventures online. Therefore, Sags should always check to make sure the geotagging features are turned off on their phones and cameras. Otherwise, they’re broadcasting their exact location to others every time they post.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
Hardworking Capricorn has trouble turning work mode off. They’re likely to stay late at the office, or to work on reports for work even when they’re off the clock. This workaholic tendency can spell trouble for Capricorn if it goes unchecked; and if it goes unchecked online, it can mean extra trouble. Capricorn should be careful about how much of their professional history they make available online, and about the blurring of personal and professional lines on the Internet. Keeping these two worlds separate will prevent Capricorns from getting into any trouble at work.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
Humanitarian Aquarius likes to think big. They like to tackle big-scale problems using big-scale solutions, and they love working in teams in order to make this happen. Unfortunately, this means that Aquarius tends to lose the trees for the forest. They should be careful when networking and communicating with large groups online, and choose their company wisely. In their zeal to work alongside others to tackle social problems, they might just forget about protecting their own safety.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Loving Pisces is an eternal optimist who prefers to not see problems when they arise. While these rose-coloured glasses and problem avoidance tendencies make Pisces a blast to hang out with, they also make them more likely to ignore red flags when situations get dicey. The best thing Pisces can do to protect themselves online is to ensure their security settings are up to date on all their devices. One in particular to note is computer security systems: Next time you get prompted for a security update, don’t put it off.
Written By: Samantha Summers
Edited By: Eseohe Ojo
Zodiac Image Source: Pixabay user Peter Lomas. Used under Pixabay licensing.
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