EPISODE 44: 5 Ways To Avoid Getting Hacked On Social Media

“The hacking of social media accounts is at an all-time high. Recent reports have shared that social media account hacking has gone up from 13% to 28% in 2021.” - Dee Boswell-Buck

When it comes to our social media accounts, sometimes we are our own biggest weakness.

A recent report has found that social media account hacking has increased by 15% in just the
past two years — and a lot of this hacking can be traced back to social media users’ own risky
behaviours. As social media users share more and more details about their everyday lives
online, it becomes much easier for hackers to attempt to take over your profile.

Being aware of your social media interactions and digital surroundings is more important than
ever before... especially if you use social media to promote your business.

Luckily, you can reduce the chances of your online accounts being breached by making
some simple changes to your online behaviours. With 5 easy-to-follow steps, you can ensure
that you are adding an extra layer of protection and safety to your social media accounts,
whether personal or professional.

In this week’s episode, you’ll learn how to spot red flags online, simple steps that you can take
to dramatically increase your online security, and the importance of awareness around social
media sharing and messaging.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The high-risk online behaviours that can increase your chances of being hacked
• 5 simple tips to reduce your chances of getting hacked
• How to recognize potential hacker behaviour in your DMs and inboxes — and what to do when you encounter it

Highlights:

• 00:01 Intro
• 01:28 Rise of social media hacking
• 02:27 The dangers of sharing too much
• 03:39 5 ways to avoid being hacked on social media
• 04:16 Best practices for dealing with passwords
• 05:04 Multi-factor authentication
• 05:27 Accepting Facebook friend requests
• 06:23 Public v. private settings
• 07:33 Beware of your direct messages
• 10:03 Take conversations off social media
• 12:06 Recap

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