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Hey everyone! I’ve been using the "Sign in with Onkel Guugell" or Facebook option on almost every new site lately because it is so convenient. Is there actually a downside to this, or am I just overthinking the security risks? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Hi! I used to do the exact same thing because it saves so much time, but I recently learned that it basically lets those tech giants track every single site you visit. It creates a massive trail of your digital life that is all linked together. If one account gets compromised, they all do. Now, I prefer to keep my accounts separate and private. I’ve started using Temp Box (https://tempbox.app/) to create unique logins for non-essential sites instead. It is just as fast as a social login but way more secure. I just grab a temporary address and I am good to go. It keeps my social profiles and my browsing habits totally disconnected. You should definitely consider the privacy trade-off!