8. How to remain safe in SNS
Whether to use social networking site or not is an individual decision to many. But you must be aware of certain
things when discussing your private life in public. These are some of the tips that can make you and your family
safe on the networking sites.
1) Change the profile privacy now. Keep your information accessible only to people in your friend list.
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2) Don’t accept friendship request from strangers. Many often we judge a particular person online, by
his/her profile picture and personal information. This is the first mistake that cyber criminals wanted us to
do.
3) Don’t post very personal information on the profile. It includes your email id, date of birth, contact
number, home address and information about your family members.
4) Be cautious while posting your photo. Ensure your photo background doesn‟t show about your actual
whereabouts.
5) Don’t post your current location when on a tour. Posting this information on social networking site is
just like inviting criminals.
6) Don’t post negative things about your life. This is just like maligning your own image. Your friends
are monitoring your activity and one such mistake can cause havoc in future.
7) Make distance from your ex’s profile. This might seem you little cruel, but once you decide to quit a
relationship there is no meaning again visiting your ex-partner‟s profile. If you want to have a good life in
future, then unfriend your ex from friend list.
8) Don’t substitute real friends with virtual friends. Facebook is a great tool to connect new people
across world. But they can never be your real friends. You need real friends to enhance your social image
and reduce stress and anxiety.
9) Avoid using Social networking sites in work hours. When you try to use social networking sites during
work hour, it not only affects your work performance but also increases chances of getting fired.