{"id":443899,"date":"2022-05-09T00:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T21:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/?p=443899"},"modified":"2022-05-09T12:55:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T09:55:04","slug":"how-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts-from-hackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts-from-hackers\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Hackers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38310bce827\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38310bce827\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts-from-hackers\/#How_to_Protect_Your_Social_Media_Accounts_From_Hackers\" >How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Hackers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts-from-hackers\/#Take_care_of_your_password_hygiene\" >Take care of your password hygiene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts-from-hackers\/#Use_two-factor_authentication\" >Use two-factor authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts-from-hackers\/#Use_a_VPN\" >Use a VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts-from-hackers\/#Create_a_separate_email_address_for_social_media\" >Create a separate email address for social media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts-from-hackers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Protect_Your_Social_Media_Accounts_From_Hackers\"><\/span>How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Hackers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Do you think your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> accounts are at risk of getting hacked? Well, if you use your pet\u2019s name as a password and connect to unsecured public Wifi while waiting in line for your latte, they just might be.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re bringing you advice on ways you can better protect your social media accounts and avoid unexpected issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_care_of_your_password_hygiene\"><\/span>Take care of your password hygiene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressvpn.com\/blog\/infographic-common-passwords-by-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpressVPN\u2019s infographic<\/a> on password usage shows that poor password hygiene speaks all languages. As it turns out, an average person uses the same password across six or seven platforms. Risky practices like reusing passwords, memorizing them, and sharing them with other people are some of the easiest ways your credentials could get compromised and potentially lost forever. Luckily, password managers are here to save the day and keep your credentials safe. They can create an infinite number of highly secure passwords and store them in an encrypted vault out of any hackers\u2019 sight.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you really want to stick to DIYing your passwords, make sure to create strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts, and don\u2019t share them with anyone. You might also want to consider adding in symbols, numbers, and use upper and lowercase letters.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_two-factor_authentication\"><\/span>Use two-factor authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/statistics\/two-factor-authentication-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statistics<\/a>, only 26% of companies in the US use two-factor authentication to protect their accounts, even though it is one of the easiest security methods to implement. Two-factor authentication simply uses two verification methods to ensure an additional layer of security over your accounts. It most commonly combines passwords with biometric factors like fingerprints or face scans. This way, hackers will be less likely to get your sensitive data since they have to obtain an extra piece of information to gain access.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_VPN\"><\/span>Use a VPN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/internet\/2014\/11\/12\/most-would-like-to-do-more-to-protect-their-personal-information-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pew Research Center reported<\/a> that 61% of Americans want to do more to protect their privacy. One of the easiest ways to do that is by using a VPN. Virtual Private Network acts as a shield over your online activities, encrypting all your data in transfer and keeping your location and identity private. It can help you access geo-restricted content, and it\u2019s beneficial to those who tend to use public Wifis quite often. Open networks are known as one of the hackers\u2019 favorite ways to harvest data, so it\u2019s good to be prepared. Also, use a VPN whenever you\u2019re shopping or making an online transaction because financial data is always at the top of a hacker\u2019s target list.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_separate_email_address_for_social_media\"><\/span>Create a separate email address for social media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having a single email account for everything from business projects to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>letters from a local shop may seem convenient. However, it can quickly turn into a cybersecurity nightmare, and you can lose access to all accounts connected to the email in question. Hence, try keeping your personal and business accounts and profiles separated and create different email accounts for them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking proper care of your passwords is the backbone of a sturdy cybersecurity framework, especially when it comes to social media. Also, make sure to protect your online activities and keep your private and business accounts separate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By CHaRiSMa<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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