How do I protect my social media accounts from being hacked?

Enable multi-factor authentication on every social account, use unique passwords via a password manager, review and restrict privacy settings, be cautious of friend requests from strangers, never click suspicious links in DMs, and regularly audit which third-party apps have access to your accounts.

What personal information should I never share on social media?

Never share your full birthday, home address, phone number, travel plans while away, photos of IDs or documents, children's school names, answers to common security questions (pet names, mother's maiden name), or your daily routine and schedule.

Social Media Privacy — You're Already a Target

📱 Privacy & Security Settings

Tighten privacy settings on FacebookSet profile to Friends Only, limit who can see posts/photos, disable location tagging Audit and lock down Instagram privacyMake account private, disable location data, limit story viewers, check if @tagged in photos Review LinkedIn visibility settingsCheck if profile is searchable, limit who can see your connections and activity Remove your birthdate, phone number, and address from profilesThese are security question answers. Don't make them public. Update security questions with fake answersUse fictional answers stored in your password manager. Make them impossible to guess from your posts. Stop posting real-time location updatesCheck-ins, live stories, and geotags tell criminals when your house is empty. Review what photos of your children are publicly visiblePredators collect images. Make sure childrens' photos are private or limited to close friends only. Disable location history on all social appsTurn off location tracking in app settings. Even 'Always' location sharing is dangerous.

Social Media Privacy Checklist

📱 Privacy & Security Settings