As more and more parts of our lives and businesses are conducted in the online world, the risk that our information will be compromised or used against us increases proportionally. Strengthening the security of our social networks does not mean reducing risk to zero , of course, but it can help fill the main security gaps and reduce the most important potential problems.
And is that every time we spend more time on social networks and the security risks in them are only increasing. And attacks on social media are also becoming more sophisticated. This is why digital security is more important than ever. What can we do to improve it:
Use strong passwords
It may seem like a truism, but there are still many people who use passwords type “so and so123” for all their social networks. Big mistake. Passwords must include a combination of numbers, symbols, and uppercase and lowercase letters. All at once, and with a good length of characters. The more complicated the better. It is also advisable to change your password once every three months, but if it seems too cumbersome, opt, at least, whenever possible, for two-step authentication as a protection measure. Another important thing: remember to log out when the profile of the social network in question is not in use.
Use strict privacy settings
Whichever social network or social networks you use often, we recommend that you go to the Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram settings, and edit your privacy settings. Make sure to make all your personal information, such as birthday, current location, workplace, etc., private or visible only to friends. If you have a more forgiving privacy setting, you are giving intruders a fabulous opportunity to gain access to all your information.
Don’t forget anti-malware software
Almost everyone is familiar with antivirus software. And, for some time now, “anti-malware” is also becoming more common. While it is true that many antiviruses include the ability to scan and prevent malware , not all have it. Also, to be safe, remember to always keep your mobile security software updated with the latest versions.
Don’t share it all
Be aware at all times of what you share. Posting a post or a photo about your next vacation or even the current vacation may seem like a harmless way to show your followers and friends a little more about you and your current status, but it also announces to everyone on the social networks that your house may be abandoned, alone, thus extending an invitation to potential thieves. It’s just one example of how social media posts can inadvertently compromise the safety of your own home. To prevent this from happening, if you want to publish your vacation or something similar, always do it afterwards. Ah! And, of course , it’s not recommended to tag or post your current location either. Not everyone needs to know where you are at all times because, again, it makes you and your home vulnerable, especially if you have a public profile.
