Facebook changed how we use the internet. We find long lost friends. We get tagged even if we are not concerned. It is way better than emailing.
But let us not forget that there are those who want to see us and know things about us for reasons that runs counter to the purpose of Facebook. So we need to make sure, we protect ourselves from them while allowing the full use of its feature to your advantage.
Strong Password
Facebook reminds users to use aphanumeric passwords. These are tougher to hack. But also we suggest that you use upper and lower case and mix it up with symbols. This increases exponentially the strength of your password.
Leave your birthdate out
There are many instaces when names are similar. Even middle names. So the next move of theives is to validate your identity with birthdates. Take it out immediately.
Use Privacy Controls
It is nice to have thousands of friends. But your friends have their owns friends that you don't know. So restrict sensitive information, photos, phone numbers, adderess, and your profile to those you know by using privacy controls. Don't forget that for really undeirable people you've identified, you can block them so they would not see your facebook page.
Keep family members shielded
If you can avoid it, do not put the names of your kids and other family members in files, photos and profile. To reciprocate, do not put the names of your friends' family members.
You should always be at home
Never post your vacation details. Nobody really needs to know until you've brought back memorables photos and sotries from the vacation.
Monitor your kids use of Facebook
It would be waste of your effort if all the security and privacy controls you took are disregarded by you kids. It exposes you and your family, right? Tell them to take the neccessary precaution and explain why they need to do them.
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