It all started on a typical Tuesday morning. I opened LinkedIn to check my notifications, only to notice a connection request from someone I didn’t recognize. Curious, I clicked… and immediately felt uneasy. Their profile was sparse, but the mutual connections made it look legitimate.
That’s when it hit me: my professional data, my network, my posts, even my contact info was more exposed than I thought. I realized I’d been scrolling, posting, and connecting for years without thinking about who could see my information. And in today’s digital world, that’s a risk I couldn’t ignore.
The first thing I did was secure my login. I turned on two-factor authentication (2FA) under Settings & Privacy: Sign-In & Security. Now, even if someone guessed my password, they couldn’t get in without my phone.
Next, I updated my password to something long, complex, and unique i.e a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. I even started using a password manager. Suddenly, logging in felt safer, and I knew I was no longer leaving the door unlocked for intruders.
Then came the scary part: my profile visibility. My email, phone number, and connections were all visible to the public. I went through my settings carefully, hiding personal contact info and limiting connection visibility to Only Me. I also adjusted my activity and post settings to Connections Only, so only trusted contacts could see my updates.
It felt like tidying up a messy house, everything suddenly had a place, and I knew who could see what.
I also realized that every post or upload added to my digital footprint. I went through old resumes and removed unnecessary personal data, making sure nothing could be misused for advertising or AI training. I even checked my login history regularly, so I could spot suspicious activity early.
It wasn’t about paranoia, it was about awareness. And it gave me peace of mind.
For businesses, LinkedIn is more than a platform; it’s a trust-building tool. Collecting data responsibly, obtaining consent, and limiting information to what’s necessary protects not just your users but your brand.
That small Tuesday scare became a turning point. In just a few minutes, I transformed my LinkedIn profile from exposed to secure. I realized that digital privacy is a mindset, not a one-time task.
At Evvo we believe everyone deserves that confidence. By helping individuals and businesses take charge of their digital identities, we’re building a safer, smarter, and more trustworthy digital world, one connection at a time.