The social network is becoming popular and most people are in it for different purposes. People are using social networks to share photographs, meet people, network and make business contacts, and more. Just like real life though, you may run into the odd con artist. Facebook is popular because it has privacy and security setting that is easy to use, and there is a good chance that you will find someone from your past once you go online, as it has an absolutely huge network of members.
As of now there Facebook offers a full security guide on the networking that gives people tips on how to be secure when on the site. This is a document with content amounting to 14 pages that was done for youths, the parents and those carrying out educative duties. This guide is not sold, it is a free application for all new and current Facebook users.
Attacks on websites are becoming commonplace and one of the topics available in this page includes how a person can avoid being attacked while surfing social networks. You will learn more on how to choose secure passwords and how to select friends that are real people and not spam bots or con artists. The shared links are the ones that hackers and spammers use to get into people accounts, so getting this application means you will be equipped to face the hackers. Ignore all the fake links that look suspicious when you are on facebook
Facebook is becoming safer everyday but it is also up to the user to read the tips on how to stay safe in the social network when meeting people online. Some of these tips include selecting strong passwords which are long enough with a mixture of letters and numbers. Make sure that you are not giving out information that should be regarded as personal. Changing the passwords every time you feel your online security is at risk.
And reporting suspicious behavior.
Surf Safe.