Quick, straight-forward roundup of consumer cyber/scam stories and how to stay safe.

Story: Oversharing Your Location Is Fueling Scams and Break-Ins

Posting real-time updates about where you are or where you’re not, gives scammers, stalkers, and even burglars a blueprint of your movements. Criminals use social platforms to track routines, empty homes, and travel plans. Read the source.

What You Can Do This Week

• Skip real-time location posts. Share after you leave, or not at all.

Bottom line: A little privacy goes a long way in keeping your digital life secure.