Online safety tips for social media and instant messaging users

Technical manager for ESET Istanbul branch, a global antivirus software, Gürcan Şen explained how to be safe on social media.

Update all your software and keep your devices safe.

Do not forget to update your operating system as well as all software, browsers and applications. Updating is one of the indispensible safety measures.

 

Use strong passwords.

This rule applies to the whole cyber world as well as social networking websites. Create long passwords including symbols, upper and lower cases, and numbers. If this is too complicated, use a password manager.

 

Check your security settings.

You should first check security settings while creating a new profile. Make sure your posts are only open to your friends and groups you allow. If you add details to your profile, make sure people you don't know don't see them so that they do not use these for finding out your passwords or phishing. Check your settings regularly.

 

Think twice before posting.

Even if you keep your settings private, if you trust wrong people, your profile or messages might be online. For this reason, think twice before posting something! Once they are online, they cannot be reversed.

 

 

Be sceptical.

Rule 1: “If something is too good to be true, it is probably not true." Therefore, is one asks you your date of birth or identity number in turn for a car, computer or a smart phone, this is an absolute trap. Keep your sensitive data to yourself and before sharing them, try to verify a similar rival or offer.

 

Watch out for Strangers!

When a nice boy or a girl sends you a message, make sure you know him or her. If you do not, watch out! Cyber world provides anonymity to evil actors and help them realise their aims. To be on the safe side, limit the number of people who can contact you and get in touch with people you know if possible.

 

Use up-to-date safety solutions.

To stay away from the bad guys, use a safe and up-to-date safety solution on your computer and mobile device.

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