Five Tips to Improve Security in Social Networks

Today most people use at least one of the hundreds of social sites that exist. Being the most popular Facebook and Twitter. This puts us in a situation in which to socialize, be aware of events and stay connected are basically forced to use social networks. Some people are very fond of using these social networks, others resist a little more, but one thing is clear, are a reality and have many followers. "It's more likely is that at least 8 out of 10 known that you have noticed and participate actively in a social network."

The main reason for reluctance of people to use social networks is because they feel they are being exposed to more, which are open to the general public and that personal information may be victims of any crime either virtual or not. And the reality is that if it has been several cases in which the use of social networks has been counterproductive. That's why it is important to properly use social networks in order to prevent and have peace of mind.

What follows are some tips for using social networks responsibly:

1 .- It is important to understand how social networks, some websites will only share information with friends, some other sites your information is open to the general public, so the first tip is to select which social network is the one you like and understand well it works before you sign up and start popular information.

2 .- In the case of Facebook, avoid accepting people who do not know only to increase the number of connections. Remember that by accepting this person will have access to everything you put in your profile. After all, this is the advantage, you select who you want to see your profile.

3 .- Once again Facebook, customize your security settings. Facebook social network is likely to be more concerned about your safety and that gives you many options for your setup your security options and decide if you want your information is published or not, and specifically select which of your connections can see what and no.

4 .- As for Twitter, is very popular in tweets do you put your location, if you're in a city where you do not want people to know where you are or a little unsure, avoid this. Remember that anyone can follow your tweets on Twitter and you write what you can read all.

5 .- Be careful in all social networks with the amount of personal information that you use, avoid putting your financial data such as credit card numbers or social portals other information you definitely do not want to share.

I hope these tips will help and this is the first in a series of 3 posts that talk about how to protect your safety and your information online. Also coming soon will be presenting a course for the safe use of social networks that explain how to use safely on time each of the social networks in order to be calm and take advantage. If you are interested contact us via our contact form.