Let’s talk about something we all hold dear: our social media accounts. Read on to learn why you need to monitor your accounts and how to protect them from social media sleuths.

Why Do You Need to Monitor Your Social Media?

Unfortunately, hacks and breaches are realities and present dangers to the security of our social media accounts. When you monitor your social media accounts, it’s like having a virtual security guard for your digital life. With so much of our personal info tied to our accounts, it’s essential that we secure them as much as possible.

Are You Private Enough on Social Media?

Privacy is the name of the game. Follow the steps below to ensure your social media settings are on lockdown:

1. Review Your Friends List: Have a look at your friends list. Are there unfamiliar faces? Unfriend anyone you don’t know and stray away from adding strangers.
2. Check Your Sharing Settings: Ever posted something, only to later remember that it’s visible to the entire internet? Tailor your sharing settings so that your updates are seen by the right eyes.
3. Location, Location, Location: Did you know that your location can be inadvertently broadcasted? Manage your location settings to strike the perfect balance between sharing and safeguarding.
4. Fine-Tune Your Tagging: Tags are like digital name tags. Control who gets to tag you and where those tags appear, ensuring your online identity reflects the real you.
5. Master Your Profile Picture: Your profile picture is often the first impression you make on people. Manage its visibility, ensuring it’s shared only with those you intend.

Social Media Privacy Best Practices

Think of these practices as the digital equivalent of a sturdy lock and key, ensuring that your online presence is secure:

1. Craft a Fort Knox Password: Your password is your first line of defense. Create a password that’s not just strong but also easy to remember.
2. Two-Factor Authentication: Ever heard of a double lock? That’s what two-factor authentication is all about. Add this extra layer of protection to your social media accounts.
3. Regular Security Audits: Like a well-oiled machine, your social media settings need occasional checks. Perform security audits, ensuring everything is shipshape and secure.
4. Educate Yourself on App Permissions: Have you ever wondered what those apps you’ve granted permissions to are up to? Take a moment to check each app you’ve given access to and regain control over who has access to your data.
5. Stay Informed on Platform Updates: Social media platforms are ever-evolving. Stay informed about updates, ensuring you’re not caught off guard by changes that might impact your privacy.

ID Protection’s Social Media Account Monitoring

When it comes to social media monitoring, Trend Micro ID Protection is your secret weapon. Its Social Media Account Monitoring feature can keep a vigilant eye on your Facebook, Google, and Instagram accounts, alerting you to any suspicious activity and potential hacks. Although that’s not all it can do…

With ID Protection you can…

• Receive alerts if your personal info gets leaked.
• Protect against online threats, such as phishing scams.
• Stop sites from collecting privacy-compromising data.
• Safeguard your social media accounts against hackers.
• Create, store, and manage strong, tough-to-hack passwords.

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