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- Author: Maria
- Posted: February 25, 2019
- Category: Cybersecurity, Uncategorized
March 28 is SCRUB Day!
How many social media accounts do you own? I used to belong to over 50 various social networks, many of which are now defunct! Some of thoses were actually hacked as well. I have not thought much about those until I heard about SCRUB day.
When did you last review your social media photos and friend lists?
Follow @GetCyberSafe and share these images with #SCRUBday to join the movement that is sweeping the Internet!
To “SCRUB” your social media profiles, you should:
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Set privacy options
- Limit who can see your posts and photos, and who can tag you.
![](https://moneybloggess.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/scrb-05-en-1024x576.jpg)
Change passwords
- Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters.
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Remove inappropriate posts
- Delete posts which reveal too much personal info or could be used to hurt you.
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Untag photos
- Untag yourself from photos you don’t want on your profile and ask whoever posted the photos to delete them.
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Block strangers
- Block follower requests and messages from strangers! They may be criminals trying to scam you, steal your personal information, or harm you.