We don’t need to enter our real information always

As described earlier, any information shared in the cyberspace matters. We never know what types of Open-source intelligence (OSINT)sources have access to them. Anything shared on social web applications, blogs, or even simple email can increase attack surface. Often, we disclose personal information like full name, postal address, email address, hometown, mother’s maiden name unnecessarily. On the other hand, by using accurate information we are risking ourselves.

Let’s say there is a document that you want to download from a social site, but it demands to register to get you access to the download link. During the registration process it often required your full name, address, contact number and the email address. Your only intention is to download the document, but it is required to register by providing all these information to get the link. Do you think it is necessary to provide accurate information to...