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Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok... how to secure your accounts and protect your privacy on each platform.

6
Articles
4
Platforms covered
2026
Updated
Fake Facebook messages: how they steal your credentials
Facebook
Fake Facebook messages: how they steal your credentials
Phishing campaigns target users via fake Messenger notifications.
πŸ“… 08/21/2026⏱ 7 minπŸ”΄ Alert
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Messenger scams: the 7 most common scenarios
Messenger
Messenger scams: the 7 most common scenarios
From fake contests to fake security alerts: techniques to know.
πŸ“… 08/12/2026⏱ 8 min🟠 Analysis
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Secure your Instagram account in 5 essential steps
Instagram
Secure your Instagram account in 5 essential steps
Hacks, phishing, fake contests... how to effectively protect your Instagram account.
πŸ“… 08/18/2026⏱ 4 min🟠 Security
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Fake LinkedIn profiles: how to detect and protect yourself
LinkedIn
Fake LinkedIn profiles: how to detect and protect yourself
LinkedIn scams are multiplying. Here's how to identify a fake profile in seconds.
πŸ“… 08/15/2026⏱ 5 min🟠 Analysis
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TikTok and privacy: what your data really reveals
TikTok
TikTok and privacy: what your data really reveals
What does TikTok actually collect on you? What regulations say and how to limit exposure.
πŸ“… 08/08/2026⏱ 6 minπŸ”΅ Analysis
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My Facebook account was hacked: what to do immediately
Facebook
My Facebook account was hacked: what to do immediately
Essential steps to regain control and limit damage after a hack.
πŸ“… 08/15/2026⏱ 6 minπŸ”΄ Alert
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SecurAlert

⚠️ Security settings to check on your social networks

These settings are often left as defaults. Configuring them takes 5 minutes and protects you significantly.

  • Enable two-factor authentication on each platform
  • Regularly check third-party apps connected to your accounts
  • Set your profile to 'Friends only' or 'Private' if not already done
  • Never click on a link received in a private message without verifying the sender
  • Disable geolocation in social media apps

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