What is oversharing online, and what are the risks? | ABC NEWS

Research commissioned by the Australian Department of Home Affairs found that two-thirds of Australians leave their private information open to cyber-criminals. Data shows users are 'oversharing' personally identifying information on social media, which could make them vulnerable to identity theft or scams.
Professor Asha Rao, a cybersecurity expert from RMIT University, explains what oversharing online is and its risks.

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