Because a lot of people are getting out of school that day (Friday night and about when schools go into summer break)http://www.famousbirthdays.com/june17.html Mine. Also a lot of movies usually come out in June 17th, no idea why.
Of course, but a birthday can be used to verify things different social media accounts etc. I wouldn't do it.on the "doxing" thing, people knowing your birthday is 100% harmless. there's only a risk if they know your year as well, and that risk is still pretty tiny. Your paypal is a much bigger risk: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/12/2016-reality-lazy-authentication-still-the-norm/
its when they start combining my exact birthday with my real name that I get nervous. luckily there's only a dozen people on the internet that know mine, and I trust 90% of them to never reveal it. The remaining 10% have probably forgotten by now.Of course, but a birthday can be used to verify things different social media accounts etc. I wouldn't do it.
Things can be found easier than you think. I'm sure your name isn't that hidden unless you're a ghost on the internet and have nothing for people to dox.its when they start combining my exact birthday with my real name that I get nervous. luckily there's only a dozen people on the internet that know mine, and I trust 90% of them to never reveal it. The remaining 10% have probably forgotten by now.
