Social media accounts are websites or mobile apps that allow users to create and manage their accounts to socialise, advertise, inform, entertain and create virtual community. some of these social media accounts include Facebook, Whatsapp, Isntagram, twitter, Linkedin and others. Each of them has its own specialisation and what its users likes about them. However, Facebook has the largest users with 1.6bn active users worldwide.
It is obvious that these accounts are sometimes hijacked by hackers for their selfish interest. Initially, Facebook was the most vulnerable and if hacked, it was used to solicit for monetary assistance from friends of victim. But this has now reduce because people are enlightened about the Facebook fraud.
Whatsapp is now the most vulnerable and most dangerous if hacked. While Facebook has the largest community, Whatsapp is a messaging app for personal chats with acquaintants. This might not be unconnected with the fact that people are easily defrauded when they receive message from hijacked whatsapp account.
Tips on How to Secure Your Social Media Accounts
By default, you are to create a password for social media accounts. For instance, Facebook requires username and a password. While completing your accounts information you provide your contact details which include, address, phone and number. The mistakes people make is using same phone number as password. Below are some of the tips for securing your accounts.
- Avoid using your phone number as password.
- Use a combination of numbers, letter and special characters as your password.
- Use two factor authentication.
- Use authenticator app to secure your account.
- Use two-way authentication for your whatsapp account.
- Secure your smartphone.
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