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How To Use Social Media Safely

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I was wondering how to use social media safely without getting hacked or stalked or anything bad.

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My Facebook account is never hacked and nobody is stalking me. So maybe you do something wrong? Tell more.

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Like, as in, you’ve never revealed any of your private information but have gotten many alerts and had to change passwords several times before. I will say I do connect to public networks a lot.

“What did you do, Ray?”

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Never had a problem. But with our new King in the USA demanding we shut up there are new rules that you must not point out the emperor has no clothes.

Also, don’t think or write about the Stay Puft Marshmellow Man.

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My best suggestion is to not post your email or phone #’s online unless you know the person or business you are talking/messaging to. Pretty simple to me……

And don’t post SPAM that a moderator might not approve of.

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To use social media safely, follow these steps:

Enable Privacy Settings: Adjust your account settings to limit who can see your posts.
Use Strong, Unique Passwords: Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts, and use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Be Careful with Personal Information: Avoid sharing sensitive details like your home address, phone number, or vacation plans.
Use Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, like a code sent to your phone.
Avoid Clicking on Suspicious Links: Be cautious about links or attachments from unknown people.
Keep Software Up-to-Date: Ensure your device’s operating system and apps are always updated to avoid security vulnerabilities.
Be Mindful of What You Share: Even posts that seem harmless could be used to track you or manipulate you online.
Following these tips can help keep your social media experience safe and enjoyable!

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Make sure you’re careful while using public wifi (VPN usage and such). Don’t leave your devices unattended. Use complex passwords and 2FA, and don’t reuse passwords. Always download from trusted sources and have a virus scanner.

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Follow below step too.

– Review App Permissions: sometimes, third party apps can collect more data than you intend.

– Limit Location Sharing: Turn off automatic location tagging.

– Separate Emails for Social Media: if one account gets compromised, your primary email stays safer

– Beware Phishing Attempts

– Alerts for Unusual Activity Set up

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Just make a very plain profile with little to no information and no pictures of you and then just be a lurker on that platform.

This just in. If you live in a fascist state like the USA.

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“US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have the authority to search people’s phones and other devices as they determine who is allowed to enter the country.Apr 21, 2025”

For us that live in a fascist state, citizen or not, the rules have changed for the worse.

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