How to Prevent Your Social Networks From Being Hacked
About a third of Americans have had someone get access to their Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or other Internet accounts and impersonate or spy on them. That’s almost double the level seen in 2009.
To prevent this from happening to you, we have compiled a few security tips for you to follow so you don’t become the next victim:
1. Change That Obvious Password (and do it often!)
Use a password generator tool (like this one) to create a password that would not be susceptible to a hack. Having something like “zu9ruCEw” as your password is obviously a lot more secure than “goASU”
2. Limit Access
Grant access to accounts on a need-to-have basis. Don’t post passwords on intranets or send via e-mail.
3. Don’t Stay Logged In On A Mobile Device
Phones are easily lost and stolen. As soon as that happens, you’ve granted unauthorized access to all your accounts.
4. Don’t Get Carried Away With the Clicks
Do not click on links in mass emails sent out via Facebook or mass tweets on twitter or other spam items as these links may have viruses that can hack into your computer and ultimately your social media sites.
5. Careful With Who You Are Friends With
Be careful who you accept as a friend or who you follow. If you accept or follow too many spammers or the wrong person, your account could end up contaminated.