Instagram seems like a harmless source of fun, but it can become dangerous if you do not keep your account secure. If you do not protect your personal information, you might find yourself the subject of a hack or other harmful activity. Follow these tips to protect yourself while getting the best of Instagram.
Make your private account
You might want your friends, family members and even co-workers to see the photos you post to Instagram, but you do not want to expose your images and videos to people you've never met. Fortunately, Instagram allows you to set your privacy controls so that users can see approved your profile data.
Go to your Instagram in any device you prefer to use. Tap your profile icon, then go to your settings. From here you can set up your account as private. Taking this step will prevent your messages to appear in Instagram of "search and explore" function.
Choose a strong password
The authorities differ on some of the details surrounding the passwords, but if you follow a few basic rules, you will keep your account secure Instagram. Start with a series of alphanumeric characters that you will remember. Try mixing of words and letters and avoid real words. Use your license plate or a shortened URL as a source of inspiration.
Add one or more symbols to make it even more unique password. A slash, question mark, or support, for example, can make it harder for people and algorithms to guess your password. If possible, change the password every 30 to 0 days.
Select a secure email provider
The best email providers require two-factor (or two-step) authentication. In other words, you do not just need to enter your username and password. The service also asks for a PIN code or any other source of identification.
Unfortunately, hacks Instagram can easily start with your email address. If the hacker can enter your e-mail account, he or she can change the settings on your social media profiles and access to photos and other posts that you share with your network.
If your email provider is secure, however, you close an access avenue. You can even use a single account dedicated mail for all your social media profiles so you can keep track of the activity more closely.
Pay attention to the news
New flaws and vulnerabilities area all the time in social media environments. When press briefings and the general public to learn about a problem with a social platform, they tend to spread the word, so pay attention to the new parts on Instagram. You can learn about a flaw that you must close to protect your data.
Fishy Behavior Watch
Scam artists are very skilled at building trust and manipulation of their targets. If one of your Instagram friends get in touch with you and uses unusual language or otherwise draws a red flag, contact that person offline. Unfortunately, scammers do not have to infiltrate your account to obtain information about you. Instead, they mimic the people you know. phishing attacks can leave you vulnerable, especially if you think you are in conversation with an online buddy. The next thing you know, you are a victim of identity theft or any other plan.
Use the Block button
It might feel coarse (or, if you try to build a following, against-intuitive), but you'll probably need to use the block button the occasion. If someone expresses an excessive amount of value to you or if you receive threatening messages from another Instagram user, block the account of this person.
Just type or click on the user profile and select "Block User". You will no longer see his calendar and photos, and vice versa. Even if that person refers to you or your account (@ mention), you will not see it.
Edit your profile
You can select the information you share with Instagram in your profile. For example, a profile application where you are. If you do not want to give your hometown, simply do not fill in the field. In this way, the algorithms of the platform can not target you with advertising based on your location.
Similarly, you may want to avoid connecting with other applications through your Instagram account. If you keep all your accounts separate, you can control the information each platform receives. Also, if you ever decide to delete your Instagram account, you will not lose your connection to other applications you like.
Instagram offers the ability to connect with people all over the world, mainly through imaging. While it is a useful platform, you must protect your account to make sure you stay safe while you use it. For more ideas of security and privacy, follow @HotspotShield on Instagram.
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