Biz Tip of The Day: Use Pen Names Wherever Possible

Seriously consider using pen names instead of your real name, wherever possible. Remember, when you publish your birth date, address and name anywhere, it makes you an easy target for identity thieves. Don't make it easy for them and please, never, ever publish your social security number online.
"When somebody has the keys to your business and personal kingdom, that gives them all sorts of powerful information," according to Cloudmark senior researcher Mary Landesman. "They might be able to use it for years. This kind of information is ripe for extortion and blackmail,” Ms. Landesman says.

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