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Popular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been suffering massive data breaches for a number of years now. If you wish to continue using these services, you need to tighten your social media privacy settings. Here are a few reminders and tips to help you secure your personal information on social media.<\/p>\n
Always lock all your devices as soon as you stop using them. This way, you are safe from the simplest hack of all: someone opening a social media site on your browser while you\u2019re still signed in.<\/p>\n
In case you didn\u2019t know, here\u2019s how to lock your computer:<\/p>\n
On Macs:<\/b><\/p>\n On Windows devices:<\/b><\/p>\n A six-digit passcode may be enough to secure your phone, but you\u2019ll need something much more complicated for your social media account passwords. Create a password that you don\u2019t use for any other account because with the regular occurrence of data breaches, hackers probably already have a long list of your favorite passwords from other websites and platforms.<\/p>\n It is best to use a password manager like 1Password<\/a>, LastPass<\/a>, or Dashlane<\/a>. These allow you to generate, save, and retrieve complex passwords.<\/p>\n You can also enable multifactor authentication, which requires users to fulfill at least one more identity verification step after entering their username and password. The extra step or steps can be getting your fingerprint scanned or entering a one-time passcode on an authentication app. Even if hackers have your password, they won\u2019t be able to log in without the additional authentication requirements.<\/p>\n Facebook can help you monitor who\u2019s accessing your account and from where. On a Mac or Windows computer, click on the down arrow located at the upper right corner of your Newsfeed and select Settings and Privacy<\/i>. Then click Settings > Security and Login<\/i> to get more information.<\/p>\n Under the section Where You’re Logged In<\/b>, you\u2019ll see a list of the places and devices you\u2019re logged into. If you don\u2019t recognize a particular location or device, that means someone else has logged in as you and is likely doing things you do not approve of. You need to log them out forcibly (by clicking the ellipsis on the row indicating the malicious login and click Not you?<\/i>) and then report the incident immediately.<\/p>\n Then, under Setting Up Extra Security<\/b>, turn on Get alerts about unrecognized logins<\/i>. Unfortunately, as of this writing, Twitter doesn\u2019t have the same option. This makes implementing multifactor authentication even more necessary.<\/p>\n Hackers can also take over your Facebook and Twitter accounts through third-party services to which you\u2019ve given access to your profiles, so make sure to double-check what you have approved. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n Lastly, check the permissions Facebook and Twitter have on your smartphone or tablet.<\/p>\n These steps are just the beginning of what you should be doing. You should also limit the personal data you share on your social media accounts. Avoid oversharing.<\/p>\n By following these tips, you can significantly prevent Facebook and Twitter hacking.<\/p>\n Cybersecurity is a sprawling issue \u2014 and social media privacy is but one of the many things you need to stay on top of. For 24\/7 support, call our team of experts today.<\/i><\/p>\n\n
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Strong passwords aren’t out of fashion \u2014 yet<\/h3>\n
Make use of social media features<\/h3>\n
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Less personal info, fewer problems<\/h3>\n