The use of social networks has become an indispensable part of modern life. However, if you keep your account in public mode, a lot of personal information can be abused without your knowledge.
Important personal information revealed
When the account is in public mode, strangers can easily see information such as:
Full name, date of birth.
Phone number, email address, workplace or studyplace.
Personal photos, family photos, current position.
This data can be collected and used to fake identities, register bank accounts, borrow money online or cause trouble over the phone or via text messages.
being tracked and having their identities stolen
Cybercriminals can use information from public accounts to create fake records, defraud relatives and friends or commit fraud. In addition, bad guys can monitor their living habits (when you travel, where, what to do) to serve bad purposes such as theft or blackmail.
Risk of online harassment and bullying
Public accounts are easily slandered by strangers, sending harassing messages or posting defamatory information. In particular, minors or female users are the target groups.
Consequences of work and reputation
Postings that seem harmless on social media can be edited, misunderstood or spread in a negative direction, affecting personal image.
easily taken advantage of by scammers to scam
Information you share publicly can be exploited to create sophisticated scams, for example:
Impersonating a friend to text to borrow money from relatives.
stop talking about your problem to ask for an urgent transfer.
send malicious content links via comments or messages.
How to prevent
Transfer the account to private mode.
Limit reviewers and personal information.
Do not share sensitive information online.
Check your friends list and set up regular privacy settings.
Do not click on strange or suspicious links in comments or messages.
