How To Protect Your Privacy On eHarmony.com

Though eHarmony takes precautions to protect subscribers' information - like password hashing, data encryption, and state-of-the-art firewalls - the security of your personal info shouldn't be left up to the site alone. It's your responsibility to keep your private information private. Luckily, there's a lot you can do to protect your privacy on eHarmony.com.

• Don't use the name of the site in your password. Many of eHarmony's hacked passwords contained the words "harmony" or "eharmony."
• Do not use your eHarmony password on other sites (but if you do, be sure to change the passwords for all sites that use the same password the moment you have reason to believe that one has been compromised). Be especially careful about using the same passwords for sites you use on a daily basis (eHarmony, Facebook, Twitter, your email, etc.). If one account is hacked, you've left an open door for hackers to access all your other most important accounts as well.
• Make sure your password on one account doesn't reveal the answer to a security question on another account, giving hackers the information they need to access your profile. Consider being a little less truthful when answering security questions. For example, instead of naming your first pet, name your second.
• Password protect all devices on which you access your eHarmony account. Your laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc., should all be locked, providing one extra layer of security in case they accidentally end up in the wrong hands.
• Sign out of eHarmony when you're done using it. This is important even on devices you think are only used by you (see the point above), but it's even more important when you're using a device shared with other people.
• Change your Facebook to "Friends Only." What information will a potential date (or scammer) have access to when they learn your name? How about everything on your Facebook profile? Control your information by changing your privacy settings to "Friends Only."

And, most importantly, don't give out any personal information when asked. Even if the hot prospect you're chatting with seems like a trustworthy date, err on the side of caution. Don't share your personal email address, place of employment, or home address with anyone you meet online.

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