The online world is no different from the real world, with a threat lurking in every corner that can lead your life astray.With the exponential growth in the use of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the risks from hackers have also increased by several posts. In contrast, many of us used to feel free to upload personal content to social media in the past, and chances are that this could bring you back.
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- Secure social media accounts
- Secure Facebook account
- Login notifications
- One time password
- Code generator
- Secure LinkedIn Account
- Two-step verification
- Secure Twitter account
- Confirm Login Requests
- Password prompts
- Safe Instagram account
- Personal Area
- Two-factor authentication
Secure social media accounts
Now I’m not going to advise people to refrain from social media, as it is a lifeline for most of us, but you can take some precautions and minimize the risks from such threats. Most social media sites these days offer a variety of security options, and all we have to do is turn them on. Social media is at the forefront of privacy attacks, personification, and stealing your data just for use elsewhere. In this segment, let’s take a look at how we can protect our social media accounts across different platforms.
Secure Facebook account
Literally everyone is on Facebook and uses the platform exclusively. and most of us are happy when it comes to posting stuff on Facebook. Below are some of the ways to protect and protect your Facebook account.
Login notifications
Well, I consider login alerts to be the bare basics of Facebook etiquette. It can be annoying at times, but it’s worth it. Login alert means you will receive an email or text message notification whenever you access your account on any other device. For this reason, you can mark the devices you are using as trusted. To access this option, go to Security Options> Notification section for login> Alert type> click Save Changes. If you receive a notification from an unknown login session, immediately change your Facebook login credentials.
One time password
I’m sure you are already familiar with this method. Two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to defend against intruders. This is the same method used by financial institutions for online transactions. Every time you log in, you also need to enter the OTP PIN sent to your email or phone. However, make sure the mobile phone number matches the one you used to link your Facebook account.
Code generator
If you are wary of using SMS and Internet for OPT, a code generator is what you should consider. You can also reset your password using the code generator, however at the moment the generator is only available for the Facebook app for iOS and Android.
ADVICE . Facebook Security Check helps you protect your account.
Secure LinkedIn Account
Protecting LinkedIn is only more important because it is a professional networking site and any attacks on it can result in huge losses. Hackers can not only remove your data from your profile, but also gain access to your personal emails with employers, and this can put you at risk.
Unfortunately, unlike Facebook and other social networks, LinkedIn does not offer many security features. Yes, it boasts several options that you can toggle to see what your profile will look like, but that’s not what guarantees immunity from intruders.
Two-step verification
This feature can be accessed by going to Settings> Privacy> Security> Two-step verification. Now you need to add your phone number in case you haven’t already, and this step also includes verifying your phone number via OTP. Once set up, the next time you want to access LinkedIn, an OTP message will be sent and all you have to do is punch through the OTP.
Secure Twitter account
Twitter is a personal favorite of trolls, and while they may seem harmless from the start, they tend to have a psychological impact on us. So when it comes to Twitter, I can’t help but advise users to protect their tweets so that those who haven’t signed them can’t see you tweeting. The only drawback I see is that if you try to promote content or your blog, selecting this option will not work as the content will only be available to your subscribers.
Confirm Login Requests
You can find these options by clicking on your profile photo in the upper right corner and going to Account> Security Check? By clicking on the checkbox, an SMS with a code will be sent to the account and with this you can authenticate your login request.
Password prompts
Most attackers try to gain access to your account by resetting your password just by using your username. By enabling the Password Requests option, Twitter will ask you personal questions before actually resetting your profile. In some cases, it may also ask you to confirm your phone number and email ID when starting the password reset process.
Reading . Strengthen your Twitter security and privacy settings.
Safe Instagram account
Instagram is the only place where I post personal photos. In fact, I’ve been in love with its user interface for some reason, and ever since I got hooked on this platform. Instagram does come with several good privacy options, and by enabling them you can add an extra layer of security to your account.
Personal Area
Instagram or any social media platform is full of people who are constantly digging into the profile of others, uploading their personal images. This problem looks especially on Instagram as it is mainly related to uploading photos. Go to Profile> Settings> Account> Personal Account. Enable this feature to keep your photos safe from prying eyes and only visible to your followers.
Two-factor authentication
I hope you are already familiar with two-factor authentication. As in the previous cases, you can also set up two-factor authentication on Instagram, and for this you need to enter a code to sign in. Also, someone is harassing on Instagram, you can just block him. Overall, these are some of the steps that can help you secure your Instagram account.
Google+ user? This post talks about Google Plus privacy and security settings.
Links you might want to take a look at:
- MyFacePrivacy allows you to manage your privacy settings on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
- PrivacyFix allows you to control Facebook, Google and linked accounts
- Facebook Privacy Watcher helps you control your Facebook privacy settings.
