What Should You Know About Protecting Your Computer On Social Networks

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People from all over the planet do enjoy using social networks for lots of reasons. Social networks are vast websites where people can meet new people and befriends them. Once done, you can keep in touch with them via statuses, photos, blogs, messages, and more. Social Networking websites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter dominate the lives of many Internet users today. Everyday, more and more computer’s users are joining those networks that are already counting millions of users. However, Social Networking websites provide the perfect platform for cyber criminals to steal personal information, propagate viruses, and commit fraudulent activities. The security system of those sites are indeed trusted by most people thus those sites are targeted by hackers.

People using any of those social website should take extra measure to protect themselves and their PC from any potential problems that might emerge from those websites. Short of generic principles applying to those products, it is known that commercial antivirus solution can scan/monitor for viruses while the PC is being used by the user. This is an advantage for many people.

Even if the previous methods are good and reliable, other manual methods can be needed since social websites can be indeed very risky for many computers. The manual method can be resumes in the following lines:

·    You should filter what information you are putting on the web– Do not publish photos, videos and personal information that could be used against you. Do not publish photos or videos that might damage your reputation in any way.

·    Be prudent about all your new online friends– Your online friends found on those social networks should be the kind you would normally join and group with in real life situations. Refrain from adding people (friends) because you think that’s cool having many. Some of them could be cyber criminals or psychopathic stalkers. You want to stay away from those people.

·    Not everyone on the social network should be able to see your infos– You can turn off the option where the friends of your friends are all able to see your personal informations on your online profile. Only your online friends should be able to see your profile. You should block it from other people.

·    Never reply or even obey any instructions coming from unverified messages– Hackers will send messages having as attachments compromised applications. Those messages will look like that they are coming from the development team of the social network you’re using. Be even more cautious if such a message is asking you to download/install any kind of programs. Be aware that this is some kind of trick by cyber criminals to install on your PC some malware or related programs.
·    Never post online you’re about to go on any kind of vacations.  This makes your home and valuables an easy target for those who wish to do you harm.

Following a set of principles when using social networking helps ensure your safety online, as well as providing a helpful hand in stopping the propagation of cyber crimes. You will help lots of people and make yours and others online experience a great thing.

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