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Social Media Safety
Social media safety involves protecting your personal information, accounts, and online presence on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and TikTok from threats such as cyberbullying, hacking, and scams.
- Identity theft: Personal details shared publicly can be used for fraudulent activities.
- Cyberbullying: Harassment or malicious comments can cause emotional distress.
- Account hacking: Weak passwords or phishing attacks can compromise your accounts.
- Reputation damage: Inappropriate posts or leaked personal content can harm personal and professional relationships.
- Scams and fraud: Fake profiles or ads may trick users into providing sensitive information or money.
Example: A user's social media account was hacked after clicking on a phishing link, leading to fraudulent posts that damaged their reputation.
- Set your profiles to private and control who can see your posts.
- Use strong, unique passwords for each social media account and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
- Be cautious about accepting friend or connection requests from unknown people.
- Think before posting: Avoid sharing sensitive personal details, such as your home address or travel plans.
- Regularly review your account's privacy settings to ensure your information is protected.
- Watch out for phishing attempts, like messages or links claiming urgent issues with your account.
- Report and block users who engage in harassment or suspicious activity.
- Educate yourself about the latest scams and social media security best practices.
Your support can make a significant impact in building a secure digital future for everyone:
- Staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from online threats.
- Follow our social media channels and website for regular updates on cybersecurity best practices.
- Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge.
Protect yourself
- Set your profiles to private and control who can see your posts.
- Use strong, unique passwords for each social media account and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
- Be cautious about accepting friend or connection requests from unknown people.
- Think before posting: Avoid sharing sensitive personal details, such as your home address or travel plans.
- Regularly review your account's privacy settings to ensure your information is protected.
- Watch out for phishing attempts, like messages or links claiming urgent issues with your account.
- Report and block users who engage in harassment or suspicious activity.
- Educate yourself about the latest scams and social media security best practices.
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