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Social Media Safety

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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.
What is it?

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.

How it can impact you
  • 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.

What do you need to do to protect yourself?
  1. Set your profiles to private and control who can see your posts.
  2. Use strong, unique passwords for each social media account and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
  3. Be cautious about accepting friend or connection requests from unknown people.
  4. Think before posting: Avoid sharing sensitive personal details, such as your home address or travel plans.
  5. Regularly review your account's privacy settings to ensure your information is protected.
  6. Watch out for phishing attempts, like messages or links claiming urgent issues with your account.
  7. Report and block users who engage in harassment or suspicious activity.
  8. Educate yourself about the latest scams and social media security best practices.
Stay Responsible: Follow and Share CSC Content

Your support can make a significant impact in building a secure digital future for everyone:

  1. Staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from online threats.
  2. Follow our social media channels and website for regular updates on cybersecurity best practices.
  3. Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge.
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Protect yourself
  1. Set your profiles to private and control who can see your posts.
  2. Use strong, unique passwords for each social media account and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
  3. Be cautious about accepting friend or connection requests from unknown people.
  4. Think before posting: Avoid sharing sensitive personal details, such as your home address or travel plans.
  5. Regularly review your account's privacy settings to ensure your information is protected.
  6. Watch out for phishing attempts, like messages or links claiming urgent issues with your account.
  7. Report and block users who engage in harassment or suspicious activity.
  8. Educate yourself about the latest scams and social media security best practices.

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Policies & Resources

Program

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UAE Information Assurance Standard

The UAE Information Assurance (IA) Standard is a nationally recognized framework designed to enhance the security and resilience of critical information infrastructure across the United Arab Emirates.

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Framework

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National Cyber Security Governance Framework

The UAE is investing heavily in cyber security, using technology and skill to combat threat actors in the cyber domain, foster trust and confidence in the UAE’s digital ecosystem, and safeguard its cyberspace.

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National Vulnerability Disclosure Policy

The UAE Cyber Security Council's mission is to protect critical systems from vulnerabilities and secure sensitive data of government entities and CIIs from misuse and unauthorized disclosure.

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