Social Networking Awareness

As the popularity of social networking sites continues to grow, so do the security risks associated with them. Sites like Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin have become main targets for hackers.
Because of the threat posed by cyber criminals, taking it upon yourself to secure your social networking accounts is of the utmost importance. Below are several tips for securing your social networking accounts to keep hackers out and your private information safe.

How to Protect Yourself

• Use strong passwords.
  

• Keep antivirus software up to date

• Update the security and privacy settings offered by social networking services to ensure the strongest settings possible. View security info on the following sites:
  • Facebook's security info (Facebook site)
  • Twitter's security info (Twitter site)
  • Linkedin's security info (Linkedin site)
• Avoid suspicious third-party applications.

• Treat everything as public.

• Share only with people you know.