Are you always active on social media? Beware! Hackers can steal your data with just one click. Use these smart tricks to protect yourself.

Social Media Tips: Today, social media has become a part of our everyday lives. People love to share every moment, big and small, on social media through photos, videos, and stories.

Today, social media has become a part of our everyday lives. People love to share every moment, big and small, on social media through photos, videos, and stories. But this very habit can sometimes become dangerous, as cybercriminals can harvest personal information from your posts and commit fraud.

Hackers create fake profiles using your photo, location, or post details. They then use these fake accounts to extort money from your friends or followers, send phishing links, or trap you emotionally.

The first step to social media security is to change your privacy settings. Go to your account settings and set your profile to private instead of public so that only those you want can see your posts. Use tools like Privacy Checkup or Off-Facebook Activity on platforms like Facebook to prevent apps and games from accessing your data.

Cybersecurity experts advise never using the same password on multiple accounts. Create a unique, strong password for each account that includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters. If you have trouble remembering passwords, use a reliable password manager app.

To further secure your account, be sure to enable multi-factor authentication, or two-step verification. This will require an additional code or device verification upon every login, making it more difficult for hackers to access your account.

Many people leave old or unused social media accounts unattended, but these accounts are often targeted by cybercriminals. They can be hacked and turned into zombie accounts that can be used for phishing or fraud. Therefore, before deleting such accounts, download important data and then permanently delete them.

If you have a habit of sharing everything on social media, now is the time to exercise some restraint. Share personal feelings or everyday moments with trusted friends on a secure messaging app like Signal. If you prefer to express yourself, write your thoughts in a digital diary app or your phone's Notes app instead of posting online. Remember, it's not wise to risk your privacy for a few likes or a little popularity.