In Episode 2 of The Cyber Hygiene Show, hosts Richard Freiberg and Meir Niad dive into the critical topic of social media scams. Learn how to protect yourself from account takeovers, suspicious friend requests, and identity theft. Discover practical tips on using strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and adjusting privacy settings. Stay vigilant and informed to safeguard your online presence. Tune in for expert advice on avoiding the pitfalls of social media scams and keeping your digital life secure.
Don't miss out on these essential tips and strategies! Watch now to stay safe online.
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-Rich
https://www.rmfreibergcpa.com
-Meir
https://niad.net
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Chapters
[00:00] Intro
[01:27] Common Social Media Scams
[02:57] How to protect yourself
[03:56] Suspicious friend requests
[05:40] Beware of urgency and platform switching
[06:29] Facebook cloned profiles
[08:00] Facebook Privacy Settings
[09:04] Ask Requesters to Answer Questions
[09:48] Identity Theft
[11:53] Family trip ruined after posting sensitive data
[12:39] Dangers of posting that you are away from homev
[13:59] Think twice about posting photos of children
[16:15] What to do if your account is compromised
[17:51] Don't depend on social media as your megaphone
[20:17] Identity theft insurance