Social media is where you share your emotions, connect with friends and express your personal personality. However, if you are not careful, the information you post can be taken advantage of by bad guys to scam, harass or steal your identity.
Image of identification documents
Many people have the habit of posting photos of their citizen identification cards, passports, and driver's licenses when they have just renewed or received beautiful documents. However, just one clear photo is enough for bad guys to exploit personal information, open a bank account, register to borrow money online or create a fake account to scam others. Information such as ID card number, date of birth, place of residence... can all be taken advantage of in a sophisticated way.
Account numbers, bank card photos, invoices
Do not share bank account numbers, ATM card images, statements, money transfer invoices or images of valuable assets (gold, cars, houses, etc.). These details can be used by scammers to forge, appropriate accounts or commit fraud. Even photos of transactions with QR codes or transfer content have the potential to be exploited.
Work information, internal documents
Whether it is just a status sharing your feelings about work, meeting photos or internal email content, you should still be careful. Public disclosure of information related to state agencies, banks or enterprises may violate internal regulations, even the law on confidentiality. This behavior can also affect the reputation of the individual and organization where you work.
Images of children and relatives
Many parents like to share photos of their children or family on social media. However, posting too many photos can make children and their relatives targets for illegal image exploitation, editing for bad purposes, or being taken advantage of for online scams and enticements. Children's privacy is especially protected.
Personal schedule and location
Posting where you are living, about to travel or return to your hometown... can accidentally provide information to bad guys. There have been many cases of thieves breaking into houses when they knew the owner was away thanks to information posted on social networks. You should share those photos after you're back, instead of updating them in real time.
Password, authentication code or login information
This seems to be known to everyone, but there are still people who carelessly share screenshots or notes containing login information and OTP codes without realizing the consequences. Just one loss of vigilance can result in your email, bank, or social media account being hacked.
Note
Always set a privacy policy for social media accounts, limit viewers to personal posts and do not accept random friendships.
