You are on Facebook, or Twitter, connect with people, communicate information, sharing comment interests. You might not be aware that while these social net works are changing our world, is also brought us challenges to protect our security.
Today 60% of the U.S. population uses social net working sites on a regular basis, it creates opportunities for criminals to access our personal information and financial data, such as identity theft. We can also leave ourselves vulnerable to threats to us, our family and our property. If you use social networks, you need to be aware of the risk and protect yourself from threat and ensure safety:
Limit The Personal Data
Cyber thieves can use things like your home address, birth day, pet’s name, and information about you family and friends to figure out your passwords. So put minimum info on social media sites.
Different And Random Passwords
User different, random passwords for each account that has sensitive information. The more complex a password is, the harder it is to hack.
High Privacy Settings
Use high privacy settings on your social network account. Review them on a regular basis. Because when sites change their privacy policies, user settings often default to the lowest level.
Off Geotagging Feature
Turnoff the geotagging feature on your digital camera, smart phone, or tablet computer; it can reveal the location of your home or the fact that you are traveling. For more information on cyber security while traveling, to see our next article “Protect Yourself From Social Media Hazards.”
Credit Report
Check our credit report regularly for suspicious activity. However by the time you do, it can be too late.
Taking a common-sense approach to using social media sites and monitoring your credit activity are meaningful way to protect one of your most important assets – your identity.
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