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How to secure social media

Reducing your exposure to takeover and impersonation on social platforms.

Use a unique password for each social platform, and enable MFA wherever it's offered.

Review who can see your profile, phone number, and email — public contact details make targeted phishing easier.

Be cautious about how much you share publicly about routines, location, and family, since this information can be used to make scams more convincing.

Periodically check active sessions and connected third-party apps, removing anything unfamiliar or unused.

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Last reviewed: September 2026