Social Media Accounts contains enough data for hackers to use for either monetary gain or blackmail. A celebrity’s account, for example, can be hacked in order for a person to advertise a page or brand.
How can you protect your accounts from being hacked? Follow these 5 simple steps to prevent hackers from stealing your account.
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1. Avoid saving passwords on public devices
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When you need to use sign-in on another person's device, don't save your password and make sure to always log out when you are through.
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2. Always log out on other devices
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Not saving your password is not the only way to prevent hacking on public devices. Leaving your account logged in also paves the way for hackers to take control of your account.
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3. Setup Two-Way Verification
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This feature sends an authentication message to your phone every time you or a hacker tries to log in to your account. You can use this through third-party software or within your preferred social media account verification mechanism.
When logging in, you receive a unique code on your phone that will enable you to access your account in that session only. Once the session has ended, you will need to receive another authentication message to access your account once more.
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4. Clean Up your browser cookies
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It is always advisable to clean up your browser every once in a while.
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5. Protect yourself from spyware and malware
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The hacking problems are not only web-based. A person can hack your browser through malicious software you may have unknowingly installed on your computer.
Some of this software could also spam some pop-up ads onto your screen or browser. You can avoid this by using malware, adware, and spyware removers.
NOTES:
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