Social media hacking is on the rise and can happen to anyone – from someone’s personal account to the handles for major corporations or even government entities. Those who’ve gone through it have described the experience as traumatic and even violating. Whether it’s your personal brand that has become like an extension of yourself or the important marketing toolkit of your company, you want to avoid getting your accounts hacked at all costs. As they say, the best defense is a good offense so here are some tips to help you and your social media accounts stay safe.

Learn How to Spot a Phishing Attack

Always carefully vet the legitimacy of digital messages you receive (the sender’s name, email address, phone number, URL they link to) before clicking on any link or downloading anything. If you’re unsure if the email is real, reach out to that person via text or call directly to make sure the email is safe.
The most important thing to remember is to think before you click.



Scam messages try to elicit a rapid response with scary scenarios like an instant demand from a boss or an urgent medical or judicial need in the family. While there’s no way to identify every single type of phishing scam, just being aware of the threat can help reduce its effectiveness.

Pick a Solid Password

The prime suspect in any hacking is a weak password – not shocking considering “123456” ranked as 2020’s most common password. Luckily, the solution to this one is fairly easy: use a unique, strong password on each of your accounts.
Cyber security experts recommend using a password manager to keep track of your suite of important codes. The work of coming up with and remembering many difficult passwords is done for you, leaving you free to do more interesting things like endlessly scrolling Instagram (no judgment.)
Once your passwords are set, keep track of any leaks or data breaches by using the website Have I Been Pwned? to find if your information was released.

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