Social media (being online) is fun but to “stay safe online” is the big deal. There are so many things that could disrupt your safety online today. e.g. scammers. You cannot trust anyone online. Most people on social media are not real, they have ill intentions for being on those platforms. This is where we ask ourselves- are we going to leave social media and be off totally?-No. We have to devise ways on how to be online but “safe”.
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2. What Is To “Stay Safe Online”
To stay safe online means the things you will have to do to protect yourself and image on social media. For example, using strong passwords and privacy settings. Its those things you do to protect yourself or account from online harms. e.g. scam, account ban and other risks.
3. 8 Tips To Stay Safe Online Today.
Staying safe online takes you yourself-i must say. There are so many things you can do to stay safe online. Lets look at these 8 Tips to guide us.
1. Use Strong Passwords And Patterns.
Firstly, think of a strong password you can use. Strong passwords are those that one cannot guess easily. Avoid using easy passwords like “1234”, use mixed passwords like “12Rez!A018”. And for patterns draw complicated patterns that someone can’t get easily once they access your phone. These will make it hard for someone to access your social media account easily.
2. Be Keen On What You Share.
Be very careful on what you share on these platforms. Your photos/videos might excite you that you might just feel like sharing them there and then.-Yes. But before, please ask yourself these.- Is what am about to share private or public? which platform am i going to share it is on facebook or watsup?. However i would advise that we avoid sharing family photos, confidential information on social media. This could easily be used against us to turnish our image.
3. Don’t Click On A link Or Download An App Anyhow.
Before you click on a link, or download something, know who sent you. Be sure of the source. And if you must click, don’t just keep clicking wherever the link takes you without thinking. First read through and know why its taking you to another page. Some of these links /downloads are connected to scam, once you click on them you are scammed there and then.
4. Update Your Privacy Settings Often.
Privacy settings help you manage your accounts the way you want it. You determine who you want to view what you share. You have the right to block anyone you want. Always review and update your privacy settings the way you want it. This will help you have control over your account and you can stay safe online.
5. Avoid Meet-Up With Strangers.
You cannot just trust someone you don’t know simply because they are nice to you online. Don’t be too comfortable to fix meet-up dates with them. Remember most people on social media are not real and can harm you. If you must meet-up with them, go with someone/a group of people to be safe.
6. Set You Own Standards.
Set your standards that you are not easily taken up by anything online. You know your limits as a person and you keep to just that. People who don’t set there own standards are easily scammed online. This is because they easily go by anything that comes up without even taking caution. If they say click this and get money, they will click. Send us all your personal information and get a job, they will.
7. Quit Social Media If Uncomfortable.
If some people are making you hurt and uncomfortable on social media, quit for sometime. Social media bullying like use of vulgar language, blackmail etc. are common. Once this becomes too much on you, go off social media for some time. This will help you to stay safe online.
8. Block The Stressors On Social Media.
If all doesn’t go well that people are hurting you so much online, block them. Blocking helps because you will not see their mean comments again. You can even report them and their accounts get banned. This will increase your safety online.
Conclusion:
You can always stay safe online if you decide to. Don’t run away from social media because of some group of people that misuse it. Social media is fun and meant to be for all of us. Let’s follow the above steps and enjoy our safe stay online.