Safe use of social media

Social media is a goldmine for criminals.

What you better NOT ALLOWED shares:

• Your entire date of birth

• Address

• Work schedule (“I’m on vacation for 2 weeks again!”)

• Location in real time

• Photos of your (new) expensive stuff

• Private photos or intimate conversations

• Copies of passports or documents

Tips for using social media safely

✔ Set your profile to private

On Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn you can set who can see your posts.

✔ Only accept people you know

80% of all hacking attempts start through social media.

✔ Share photos after you return from vacation

Not during.

✔ Be careful with “fun” quizzes

E.g.

• “What is your elf name?”

• “Which car suits you?”

They often ask about:

• Your first pet

• Your date of birth

• Your mother's maiden name

➡️ exactly the questions used for password recovery.