How to Be Safe Twitter

Twitter development in Indonesia was so fast. A report from ReadWriteWeb.com states that in early 2010 Twitter user Indonesia sixth largest in the world.

Twitter increased rapidly throughout the world. The increase was made Twitter as an easy target cyber criminals, "said Ema Linaker, Global Head of Online Engagement AVG, a computer security company, in a press release.

One type of threat is quite popular these days is a fake phishing site alias. Perpetrators usually rip off the victims account and use that account to send a private message or Direct Message (DM) to the follower of these accounts.

DM it will contain a link that will lead users to a fake site. After that, the theft of information and data began.

Linaker offers ten tips for Twitter users to always be safe:



* Limit your talk

Users often feel easy about the location and call their activities. Minor comments given in response over time can be used to determine the schedule and plan activities that users daily. Criminals ready to become the next victim.

* Be careful Open Link

Many people use a URL shortening service on Twitter, so it is often difficult to really know the site. AVG LinkScanner feature in AVG Antivirus can be used to check these links. But when the rising doubts in the liver, the links should not be opened.

* Watchful

Watch for suspicious activity on the timeline or inbox. When starting the messages suspicious or your friends start sending messages smell spam, you should check whether an account is broken peer or not.

* Think before Tweet

Tweet can be read by everyone even after deleted. Think carefully what you want to write.

* Do not Hurry Trust

You never know who your follower. Do not easily believe in and make friends with people who may have bad intentions.

* Check the Third Party Applications

There are hundreds of applications on Twitter. Before you use, make sure safety. Look for lots of applications discussed in the trusted sites. Remember that applications always ask for the key word and ID.

* Password Information

Use passwords and e-mail is different for each of your social networking account. That way, when you close the account,

You can easily delete the e-mail account.

* When Log in

Check your browser settings, make sure that the information is not recorded when you use the computer together.

* Beware of Phishing Attacks Against

Beware of attempts to obtain personal information through a tweet or DM.

* When Using Cell Phones

Be careful with cell phones and just anyone who can use it. If you have a Twitter application, make sure you always log out after use.

Source : tempo