Match.com Scanning for Sex Offenders Tips From Robert Siciliano for @McAfee
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Sex offenders are everywhere, statistically out of the 300 million people in the US, there are 500000 registered sex offenders. Of those registered, thousands more aren’t and many haven’t been caught. Every time you meet someone on the dating scene whether online or off there is a chance they are a predator. Match.com doing these checks is a step in the right direction. However you cannot fully rely on them or anyone to protect you. You are on your own and need to act accordingly. Online dating sites argue that people should use common sense, and point out that not all background checks are entirely accurate. What if the person’s profile is made from stolen information in the first place? The fact is, online dating sites are selling a lot more than an opportunity to connect. They market to the public, inviting them to find love using their website. And they give users an air of legitimacy by default. Posting a profile on a mainstream dating site implies a certain level of credibility. Dating sites could incorporate another layer of protection, such as checking the computer used to create the profile in the first place. Device reputation spots online evildoers in a fraction of a second, by examining the computer, smartphone, or tablet used to connect to the dating website or social network. If a device is associated with unwanted behavior, such as spam, online scams, fake profiles, bullying or predatory behavior, the website can reject the new account or transaction. If …
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