We know hackers are all around us, and that’s why we are extra careful about our online accounts and passwords. In fact, in the current web situation, hacking is not a direct job targeting your Gmail or your Facebook account. It is a controlled chain reaction involving all your linked accounts. From one service the hacker gets important security information about another; then he ‘hacks’ that account, and so on.

What does hackers do?

1. Stealing your account and changing the handle in order to take your hard earned followers.
2. Sending out compromised links to your followers.
3. Attempting to phish personal information from your customers or friends.

You can avoid your social media accounts been at risk by considering the following tips.

1. Enable two-factor authentication.

Two-factor authentication confirms a user's identity by utilizing a combination of two different components, typically the account password and a confirmation code, which is sent to the user via text message or email.


To be honest, anyone not taking advantage of this feature is asking for trouble. It’s worth the extra hassle to ensure that your accounts stay safe. Here are some guides that show you how to safe guide your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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