Last Update: March 04, 2023, 16:03 IST
Here are some ways you can prevent your social media accounts from getting stalked
Many of us pursue online to impress our potential partner or someone we like. But online stalking is a serious threat.
It is not uncommon to go through someone’s social media platforms to know more about them. Many of us have done it to impress our potential partner or someone we like. But online stalking is a serious threat. There are many people who stalk someone with unethical intentions. They often trace your whereabouts, track our daily activities, and even use your photos without permission. Here are some ways you can prevent your social media accounts from getting stalked.
Privacy Settings: To avoid becoming a target of stalking and bullying on social media, we should always modify the privacy settings on our profiles. We can control who can see and contact us on most social media sites, so we don’t get interrupted by unwanted people. Be sure to check who you’re giving access to see your feed.
Don’t share sensitive information: When sharing a new post or photo, try to limit the information you’re giving out to everyone. For example, we should try not to tag our location whenever we post a live update. Plus, it’s more secure to share pictures once you’ve left an event or they’re too old. Live updates give stalkers unwanted information about your whereabouts. Also, we should not indulge in answering surveys or questionnaires circulated online. This increases the likelihood that someone will obtain your personal information about us.
Block potential stalkers: If we suspect someone is following us, even if they’re people we previously knew, block them from viewing all of our accounts. Some social media handles also give us the option to report suspicious accounts and people who are harassing us.
Make all your online handles different: This is one trick we all should follow. It is a good practice to use different usernames and pictures on different sites. It would be difficult for someone to find us on all the sites with our account.
Software Updates: Most software evolves over time to deal with any security issues on the device. Hence, it is important that we keep our devices updated to prevent any data leaks.
However, if we still feel unsafe, or are constantly harassed by online stalkers, we should report the issue to the Cyber Security Department, legal action may be taken against the offender.
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