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Social media security options

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Social media security options

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- [Instructor] Every day, billions of people around the world connect with each other through social media. And as with any time we share information, when we're using social media, we need to be aware of our own information security. In this episode, I want to point out some important security and safety considerations when using social media networks and apps. Social media isn't necessarily about sharing your whole life with everyone online. Most, if not all, of the services allow you to create a private account. A private account lets you choose who can see what you post, while still allowing you to see what people with public accounts post. If you want to dip your toe into the social media world, this can be a good option, allowing you to view other people's public posts, but without worrying that you are posting information where people can see it. Take some time to consider the name and handle or nickname you'll use for your account. Keep in mind that this information is public…

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