Cybercrime in Social Media
Preventive steps to be taken on social media
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Cybercrime in Social Media
Preventive steps to be taken on social mediaThe following are some of the preventive steps to be taken on social media: Memorize passwords rather than writing or saving. Never leave identity cards (PAN/Aadhar/Driving License) softcopies in the trash or public computers. Never click on web links received in emails or messages from unknown. Keep your electronic devices password/PIN protected. From time to time, check the last login, a device used to log in, location, and browser information on social media accounts. Implement two-step verification. Be careful while downloading or installing third-party apps. Avoid using any free Wi-Fi, games, coupon codes, and so on. If not using any social media account for long, then deactivate. Never save credit/debit card information on e-commerce/ online shopping websites. Never save the password when prompted to save. Use strict privacy rules over social media. Avoid tagging or posting locations or live vacation images on social media platforms. Avoid enabling single sign-on or sync options for various social media accounts with other applications. Always memorize your passwords rather than writing or saving them in an application or browser. Never accept requests from strangers over social media platforms unless they're well known. Never click on links received in emails or messages from strangers. Immediately report the profile or block accounts that seem to be suspicious. Keep your privacy settings very strict to prevent any unknown person from entering your account. Always notice the last login, the device used to log in, location, and browser information on prominent social media accounts. Disable download of pictures/videos from your social media accounts to prevent misuse. Do not reply to any forms of communication such as game invites, pokes, or messages over social media. Keep your contacts and parents informed of any suspicious activities over social media. Do not panic if your profile is hacked, misused, or defamed. Report the incident to the cyber cell. Never add information about a trip or vacation on social media platforms. Never share your location while sharing pictures or videos from a vacation or trip. Always wait to return home before making any posts of a trip or vacation. Ask your most active friends not to comment about your trip or vacation plans on social media. Avoid tagging pictures with dates, times, and locations. Never open emails and attachments from suspicious sources. Never share your OTP even if the fraudster says they're calling directly from a bank. Never install any application told by strangers on call unless you know it is known and safe. Avoid entering credit/debit card information even on IVR. Always be suspicious while reading tempting offers. Never follow any steps listed for availing of an offer. Before installing any free software/application on your laptop/phone, make sure to uncheck all unnecessary sections, clauses to prevent the installation of anything other than what you intended to. Keep your antivirus software up to date. Never leave credit/debit card receipts at the bank or ATMs. Ensure that credit/debit card swiping is done in your presence. No one can win the lottery if they do not participate. Enable spam filters in your account. Never accept or transfer money into an unknown account. Crosscheck the domain before replying to any email. Never respond to the phone calls which claim that your card is blocked. Search and apply for jobs only on authentic job portals. Keep your friends or family informed if you meet a social media contact. Never share intimate photographs with someone whom you met on social media. Share safe browsing practices with your friends and family members. Don't delete offensive text messages or emails. These are helpful in a police investigation. Download 65.71 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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