“Fake news” designed for malicious purposes is fairly common on social media, and because these pieces are often sensational, they tend to spread quickly. There are a few ways you can be sure something you’re reading on the internet is real. First, consider the source: Are they a well-known and credible provider of information? If […]

You might think something you post on social media will go over well now, but make sure you ask yourself whether you’d want someone seeing it five years later. If you insist on posting something, you may want to at least restrict who can see it. If a post is just meant for friends or […]

Social media is a blessing and a curse. It assists you in stay on touch with others but can also leak a lot of data and increase your vulnerability to breaches. Accordingly, remove any old accounts you don’t need to reduce risk. Also try not to post information on social networks that might make you […]

Facebook Messenger is a massively popular instant messenger platform, used by millions of people and with loads of great extra features. It’s also used by some for more nefarious purposes, though, so keeping your information safe is important. There are a handful of adjustments you can make to your privacy settings to protect yourself while […]

Social networks are full of scams meant to collect your personal data by sending you to risky websites or seeking sensitive information. You should block any account you think might be trying to scam you – that way, you won’t see any of its posts.

As the most popular app in the world for young children and adolescents, TikTok relies on quick, constant video streams designed to maximize attention. It not only plays havoc with a child’s viewing time, but also their exposure to inappropriate content. Family controls raise your awareness and allow you to set limitations. Go to Profile […]