{"id":4894,"date":"2010-02-15T17:50:46","date_gmt":"2010-02-15T07:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=4894"},"modified":"2010-02-15T17:50:46","modified_gmt":"2010-02-15T07:50:46","slug":"en-tips-for-staying-safe-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=4894","title":{"rendered":"en Tips for Staying Safe on Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"

Say what you want on Facebook but be careful about it, warns AVG (AU\/NZ)<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melbourne<\/strong>, 15 February 2010. <\/strong>With more and more people using Facebook and sharing personal data, criminals are finding it a rich source of income \u2013 they are harvesting and selling information, stealing identities, sending spam and planting viruses.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople put themselves at risk every day by carelessly clicking on invitations sent by \u2018friends\u2019 to join groups or write on their wall,\u201d said Lloyd Borrett, Marketing Manager for AVG (AU\/NZ). \u201cThey put all their personal information including date of birth and photos on their page. They even respond to fake Facebook requests for security details.\u201d<\/p>\n

AVG (AU\/NZ) has put together a list of top 10 tips to help people stay safe on Facebook or other social media sites. Don\u2019t forget to share these tips with your friends and family!<\/p>\n

1. Think about who you add<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not all about the numbers of friends. Remember when you accept a friend request you provide your new friend with access to lots of information about you. This includes, posts, photographs, messages and all <\/strong>the background information that you write about yourself. You can delete friends at any time, so perhaps it\u2019s time to refresh your list and think about who you really want accessing your information.<\/p>\n

2. Check your settings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recently, Facebook changed the default privacy setting to share information publicly. It\u2019s worth spending some time to go through your settings and adjust where necessary; you may be sharing more than you intended. You even have the option to add \u2018limited profiles\u2019 for those people that you may not want accessing your personal information. It\u2019s up to you how you want to use these settings so it\u2019s definitely worth having a look to create a profile that\u2019s right for you!<\/p>\n

3. Why are you on Facebook?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ask yourself what you want to achieve with your profile. Is it just to share photos, or keep in touch with people, or even to share links and updates of your activities? Sometimes it\u2019s better to cut down what you show on your profile; this includes signing up to applications which also take a lot of your data. You can always add or remove options as you go, so if your needs change, so should your profile.<\/p>\n

4. Be smart about your password <\/strong><\/p>\n

Try not to use the same passwords on all of your accounts. It\u2019s also important to be mindful of where you are sending your updates and the types of security questions you set.<\/p>\n

5. Be aware of where you sign in from <\/strong><\/p>\n

Check that the computer that you sign in from doesn\u2019t store your email address and password. It seems simple but often it\u2019s easy to accidentally choose it to \u2018remember you\u2019. Make sure you have the appropriate privacy settings on your browser.<\/p>\n

6. Be careful what you say<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure that what you say in status updates and comments is something that you would be comfortable seeing on the front page of a newspaper. Once you post it, anyone that sees it can copy and post it elsewhere, or take action based on it. Do you really want everyone to know that you will be all alone at home tonight or away next week?<\/p>\n

7. Watch out for Phishing Attacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the past year, there have been many attempts to get users to give up their login and passwords by tricking them with fake emails from Facebook. Never select any email links asking you to click to reset your password. Always go directly to Facebook \u2013 if there is a problem, Facebook will notify you on site. Installing and using an up-to-date complete protection solution on your PC, like AVG Internet Security<\/a>, will also safeguard you against spam and phishing attacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8. Take immediate action <\/strong><\/p>\n

If friends start receiving spam from you or status updates appear that you didn\u2019t make, your account may have been compromised. If you think this has happened, immediately change your password. If you can\u2019t log in to your account, go to the Help link at the bottom of any Facebook page and click on Security to notify Facebook about your account.<\/p>\n

9. Protect your mobile device.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be mindful about who might have access to your mobile phone. Many phones today have apps that connect you into many social networking sites such as Facebook. Therefore, if you use these apps, make sure you log out of them when you are no longer using them.<\/p>\n

10. Monitor suspicious activity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch out for suspicious activity on your Wall, News Feed and Facebook Inbox. Never, ever click on suspicious links. They can often look enticing, e.g. \u201cHey come look at my charity cycling pictures on my site.\u201d Before you click, look closely! Does the site look authentic? If in doubt, don\u2019t click on it.<\/p>\n

AVG\u2019s Lloyd Borrett advises, \u201cAs with any online activity be smart, be aware, be careful, and you can stay as safe on Facebook as anywhere else online.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more AVG security tips, see http:\/\/www.avg.com.au\/resources\/security-tips\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About AVG (AU\/NZ) Pty Ltd \u2014 <\/strong>www.avg.com.au<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Based in Melbourne, AVG (AU\/NZ) Pty Ltd distributes the AVG range of Anti-Virus and Internet Security products in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. AVG software solutions provide complete real-time protection against the malware, viruses, spam, spyware, adware, worms, Trojans, phishing and exploits used by cyber-criminals, hackers, scammers and identity thieves. AVG protects everything important and personal inside computers \u2014 documents, account details and passwords, music, photos and more \u2014 all while allowing users to work, bank, shop and play games online in safety. AVG provides outstanding technical solutions and exceptional value for consumers, small to medium business and enterprise clients. AVG delivers always-on, always up-to-date protection across desktop, and notebook PCs, plus file and e-mail servers in the home and at work in SMBs, corporations, government agencies and educational institutions.<\/p>\n

AVG products actively protect over 110 million users worldwide, including more than 3.6 million users in Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

AVG (AU\/NZ) has more than 2600 resellers across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Say what you want on Facebook but be careful about it, warns AVG (AU\/NZ)\u00a0 Melbourne, 15 February 2010. With more and more people using Facebook and sharing personal data, criminals are finding it a rich source of income \u2013 they are harvesting and selling information, stealing identities, sending spam and planting viruses. \u201cPeople put themselves<\/p>\n

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