{"id":352675,"date":"2016-04-04T10:42:08","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/consumer\/online-scams\/social-networking-safety.html"},"modified":"2024-08-27T13:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T18:25:00","slug":"social-networking-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/online-scams\/social-networking-safety.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Social Media Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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10 Tips for Social Media Safety<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Social media apps allow us to connect with our immediate networks and others across the globe. But, sharing information should come with a heightened awareness of internet safety<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Basic cybersecurity measures<\/a> can help protect your privacy and secure your accounts. Most major social platforms take security seriously. But, users must also take proactive steps to protect themselves and their social media accounts.<\/p>\r\n

Unfortunately, using social media platforms<\/a> comes with some risks. Some use social media sites and apps to commit crimes, and others engage in unethical (but not always illegal) behavior. Some dangers of online social networking include:<\/p>\r\n