Most of us have a digital identity, and it’s more valuable than you might think
They say everyone is likely to have a living, breathing Doppelganger. Whether you believe that or not, this is for certain: if you’ve ever used the internet to do something as simple as create an email account or social media profile—like most of us have—then voila, you do have a Doppelganger! However, instead of an identical twin made of flesh and bone that may exist in the real world, it’s actually you that thrives in the digital one. What’s more, that version of you has a digital identity, and it’s worth more than you may think. Digital identity explained
The concept of digital identity might sound complex, but it’s pretty easy to grasp. Digital identity is essentially any personal data existing online that can be traced back to the real you. For example, photos you’ve uploaded to social media, posts you’ve created or commented on, your online bank account, search engine history… and yes, if you’re a gamer, your Steam account, too.
That said, we ourselves are largely responsible for providing the content and data that creates our online identities. What’s more, with a whopping estimation of 4.2 billion digital Doppelgangers thriving on the net—and especially when looking at it from a cybersecurity perspective—that’s just as many opportunities for exploitation to occur.
Your online identity can make others rich
As mentioned previously, your digital identity holds considerable value. There’s a host of outsiders that would love ..
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