Scam Alert: If you are very active on social media, be careful, hackers can cheat you, follow these methods to avoid it..

Everyone uses social media these days. But some people are using it excessively. They capture every moment of their lives and post them on social media. However, many hackers can use this information to defraud you. They gather even the smallest details from your social media accounts. Then, they use this information to defraud you. They create separate IDs in your name and con people for money. They send fake links or deceive you by pretending to be in love. Let's learn what steps you should take to stay safe.

1. Change Privacy Settings
According to a PCMAG report, go to your account settings. Make your public profile private. Choose which posts, live profiles, photos, or videos are visible to others. Use Facebook's Privacy Checkup and Off-Facebook Activity tools. Prevent data sharing with apps and games.

2. Use a Password Manager
Don't use the same password multiple times. Create unique and strong passwords for each account. Manage everything with a password manager.

3. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication
If you want to protect your account from hackers, secure it with multi-factor authentication. Go to the Security section of Settings. Enable it using an app or hardware key. Each login will require a code or device, but this will keep your data secure.

4. Delete Old Accounts
Keeping old accounts is risky. Scammers hack accounts and create zombie accounts. They sell fake goods using photos and videos, or send phishing links to friends. Download the content before deleting.

Stay away from social media like this:
If you tend to overshare, use secure messaging apps. Signal has stories and feeds, allowing you to easily connect with friends. They will react to your posts. If you're expressive and want to share your emotions with others, keep a diary; you can use digital apps for this. Keep your thoughts and memes in the iOS Notes app. Avoid sacrificing your privacy for a few likes or a little fame.

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