#972 – If I Leave a Service Like LastPass, Does My Data Remain Online?

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So, you've left...

OK, you've left whatever service it was that you no longer trusted. (Looking at you LastPass.) Great. You even took care to delete all your data from that service before signing off. You might even have closed your account.

Sadly, if that service was the victim of a breach, your actions did nothing to take back your data from the hands of a hacker.

And, to top it off, the service may still have copies of your data. (You actually want them to, to be honest.)

Let me explain in this week's featured article: If I Leave a Service Like LastPass, Does My Data Remain Online?

Also this week

• You can't stop forwarding.
• You're not too old. Really.
• Your Facebook account has not been hacked.
• You might not be prepared for the worst.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

A new song generated using (not by) AI. Game controllers are tough. New "retro" games (not an oxymoron). EV plug standardization. I like big disks, and I cannot lie.

All that plus what Gary and I thought was cool this week in TEH 197: Game controllers, Retro games, Electric vehicles unite, Big disks

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Take care,

Featured Article

If I Leave a Service Like LastPass, Does My Data Remain Online?
The news isn't great.

When you leave a service, or if your information is stolen from that service, there may be steps you need to take.
Read: If I Leave a Service Like LastPass, Does My Data Remain Online?

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Can I Stop Others from Forwarding Messages? No. And there's an even bigger problem.
It's not only impossible to prevent email from being forwarded; you can't even prevent that forward from being altered, forged or defaced. Read: Can I Stop Others from Forwarding Messages?

You Are Not Too Old for Technology Age isn't the limiting factor; it's all about attitude.
I keep hearing from people who consider themselves too old. They're not. Don't be like them. Read: You Are Not Too Old for Technology

Why Are My Facebook Friends Getting Friend Requests That Aren't From Me? Firstly, don't jump to conclusions.
This is a common situation that leads people to think their Facebook account has been hacked -- but they're wrong. Read: Why Are My Facebook Friends Getting Friend Requests That Aren't From Me?

Are You Ready for Your House to Burn Down? It's not a pleasant thought, but you should plan ahead.
What happens to all your carefully backed up data if your house burns down? Read: Are You Ready for Your House to Burn Down?

What are POP3, IMAP, and SMTP? Only the backbone of email on the internet.
POP, POP3, IMAP, and SMTP are all acronyms used in configuring email. We'll look at what they mean and how they relate. Read: What are POP3, IMAP, and SMTP?

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What are POP3, IMAP, and SMTP? POP, POP3, IMAP, and SMTP are all acronyms used in configuring email. We'll look at what they mean and how they relate. Watch: What are POP3, IMAP, and SMTP?

Are You Ready for Your House to Burn Down? What happens to all your carefully backed up data if your house was to burn down? Watch: Are You Ready for Your House to Burn Down?

Why Are My Facebook Friends Getting Friend Requests That Aren't From Me? There's a common situation that leads people to think that friend requests that aren't from you mean you're hacked. They're wrong. Watch: Why Are My Facebook Friends Getting Friend Requests That Aren't From Me?

If I Leave a Service Like LastPass, Does My Data Remain Online? When you leave a service, or if your information is stolen from that service, there may be steps you need to take. Watch: If I Leave a Service Like LastPass, Does My Data Remain Online?

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