Social Media Security - The Short Form

FIRST:

• Think before you click, post, share, or accept connection requests when using social media.

When you receive a link or download that you didn't expect...

NEVER:

• Trust unexpected messages, if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

• Click ANY unexpected links. Always go to the source and verify if it's real.

ALWAYS:

• Only install software and updates from verified sources.

• Go directly to the source for any links or updates sent to you in email.

When you want to share information on social media...

NEVER:

• Assume any application's default privacy setting will protect you from anything.

• Give away private or sensitive information.

• Share everything with the world.

ALWAYS:

• Review your security settings on apps and sites regularly (monthly or quarterly).

• Turn off geo-tagging on photos and videos.

• Only share with intended viewers.

When you receive unsolicited requests to connect EVEN FROM PEOPLE YOU *THINK* YOU KNOW...

NEVER:

• Blindly accept connection requests. You can't be sure who is sending it.

• Assume that the connection or profile is real. The profile could be FAKE!

• Use any social media to send sensitive or private information.

ALWAYS:

• Be cautious with connection requests. Assume they are suspicious.

• Verify the one attempting to connect by directly contacting them via trusted means. Contact them directly and make sure it's them. They may not even know they were hacked.

• Periodically review and remove unnecessary connections.