Social media has quickly become a fundamental tool for organizing our lives. Whether for work or pleasure, we all access websites and applications such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram every day , where we share information with acquaintances and strangers alike.
The question is… are we really aware of our security when we interact with thousands of people on social media? Most of the time we don't even bother to know how to hide our profile, or how to prevent cookies from following us as we move from one website to another.
Today we want to show you how you can get the most out of your digital profile, so that your communication with companies like Snapchat, Tik Tok or Whatsapp is as pleasant and private as possible. If you line data are inspired by the idea, put these tips into practice day after day, making sure that you start paying attention to the privacy settings they make available to you.
Tips for safe browsing on social media
This Internet User Day and International Hashtag Day is a great occasion to remember what we can do to defend ourselves from any attempt at cyberattack or identity theft that we receive through social networks. In the case of minors, this is essential, because we can help them avoid cases of cyberbullying that can harm their mental or physical health in the long term. This is what you can do to work on your privacy on social networks:
Limit the personal information you provide. You don't have to fill out all of your Facebook or Instagram profile information, because most of the fields about interests, beliefs, family, or relationships are optional. Also, it's a good idea not to share photos or information that could affect your professional or social reputation, and avoid giving out information such as your address or phone number to third parties.
Use strong passwords. Although you may be tempted to use a password made up of numbers you know, such as a birthday or the day you founded your company, it is best not to do so. Always use 100% secure passwords, based on symbols and alphanumeric characters that are not related to you, but that you can easily remember. You can also activate two-step verification on your social networks, to provide a second layer of security when you want to log in.
Make use of privacy tools. Every social network has a section where you can configure different security and privacy options. You can choose who can see your posts, the information you display on your profile, and many other aspects, so make sure you customize it to your liking so that you only share your data with those you want to.
Close your active session on social networks. One of the most common problems comes when you leave your Instagram or WhatsApp web session open on the university computer, because someone else arrives and can access all your contacts with a simple mouse click. Be careful when entering your personal data on any device and close all sessions when you finish. This way, and avoiding open Wi-Fi , you will have a safe protection method for the future.