POSTING on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter might seem harmless – but giving away too much info could get you hacked.

Cyber-experts have told The Sun that even the most innocent posts can be used against you.

We spoke to security whiz Javvad Malik, who urged app users to be extremely careful online.

"Any information publicly posted can be used by criminals," said Javvad, who leads security awareness at KnowBe4.

"Even seemingly trivial information can be put together to build a better picture of the victim."

You might think you're being very safe.

But posting about what you do, where you are, your family or your history on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter could leave you exposed.

"Broadly speaking, the most dangerous information that you can put out there relates to password reset questions," Jay told The Sun.

"So things like mother's maiden name, schools, street, etc.

"Also, it's important to realise that information that people post may target those around them.

"So parents posting excessive information about their children can be used against their children as opposed to the parents.

"Finally, people should be careful about the information they post about their workplaces.

"Details about work or posting pictures of office parties and lanyards can all be used by criminals to attack the organisation."


FIVE FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS' POSTS TO AVOID
We spoke to cyber-expert Jamie Akhtar, who revealed five things you should be very careful about posting online.

Here's what the CyberSmart CEO said never to share:

#1 Personally identifying data that could be used to verify your identity. Think full address, date of birth, mother’s maiden name etc.

#2 Location data, could be used to conduct physical cyberattacks and other crimes.

#3 Be very selective in sharing data with third-party applications such as quizzes and games. Many of them are scams and if you’re ever asked for personally identifying data by one of these apps, stop immediately

#4 Be very wary of anyone you don’t know personally who contacts you. And, again, never share anything with anyone you don’t know

#5 Avoid going into any detail about your workplace or what you do there. Cybercriminals regularly hunt for target’s employees on social media, so you could become an unwitting tool for them to attack your place of work."

If you've posted any overly sensitive information on social media, consider taking it down.

And always think twice before you put up a post – could hackers be lying in wait?

Source: The Sun

Damnnn niggar
Isoright

Think before you post

Nigerians no dey follow good advice.....

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OK. That's why Nairaland is the best for freedom of expression. The anonymity here is sweet, albeit abused by some fools who lack home training.

What kind of misleading headline is this

This post dey gimme headache

Jh

Buhari needs his brain hacked

Thanks

Odewaleadesoye:


Source: The Sun

This one na for people wey dey show-off
E no concern me

Active on twitter and only associates are privy to personal information.

whippersnapper:
This one na for people wey dey show-off
E no concern me

big cap



That's a lie lie

Headline really mislead

Big cap

This is educating

What about nairaland that delete people comment without stating their offence?

Some with low-self esteem who think they cannot be relevant with posting on social media would not want to hear this.


SMH

The END for social media in my country… I promise you all

But seriously, those are things expected to be shared on social media, what is the essence of social media without showing the social you or connecting you with people of like minds(work, community, family, etc).
Though, rarely use it(SM) despite having accounts with most, I still don't see anything wrong with people celebrating or connecting on SM