Protect Your Social Network Accounts and Mobile Devices
By Andy O'Donnell, About.com Guide
Both Social Network and Mobile devices have become targets for hackers and scam artists. We'll provide you the latest information you need to learn how to secure your social networks and mobile devices.
- Social Networking Security (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc)
- Smart Phone Security
- iOS Device Security (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
Social Networking Security (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc)
Do you spend half your day on Facebook or Google+? The bad guys are out there too, spending a lot of time trying to steal your personal information so they can use it for nefarious purposes. Learn how to protect yourself below.
- 5 Things You Should Never Post on Facebook
- How to Tell a Facebook Friend From a Facebook Hacker
- How to Hide Your Facebook Posts From Your Mom
- Help! My Facebook Account Has Been Hacked!
- How to Easily Backup Your Facebook Data
- How To Secure Your Facebook Timeline
- Facebook Security, Safety, and Privacy
- The Dangers of Facebook Oversharing
- The Top 5 Facebook Scams to Watch out for
- Facebook Safety Tips for Teens
- Staying Safe on Twitter
- Google+ Security, Privacy, and Safety
Smart Phone Security
This section provides you with guidance on how to secure your Smart Phone.
- Blackberry Security
- Android Security
- Microsoft Windows Mobile Security Site
- How to Boobytrap Your Smartphone
- Voicemail Hacking Explained
iOS Device Security (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
iOS, Apple's operating system for mobile devices, is shared by several of their product lines including: iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. This section details how to protect the device and also provides guidance for securing "Jailbroken" configurations as well.