Social media is a platform that is gathering masses , helping them connect with each other even when separated by miles. Social media has become one of the major reasons of entertainment. And to honor this innovation , today is celebrated as World Social Media Day 2021. Even though social media is advantageous to many , it has become very common for people to get involved into crime. Every other day India reports several cyber crime that takes place on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram , Twitter , etc. To avoid any mishaps with oneself , one should keep certain things in mind , namely , creating a difficult password to prevent it from getting hacked. Along with this , changing passwords frequently is also advised to avoid hackers getting access to your account. Another verification feature which is available in websites like Instagram , Facebook, Twitter is ‘two-factor authentication’ this feature allows you to secure your account from any suspicious log-ins. The feature alerts you when your account is being logged in a new device. It will send you a code on your registered email ID or contact number for confirmation. Once confirmed, you can get access to your account easily.
Mariyam Alam
Mariyam Alam is the Law and IT Editor of Surkhiyaa. She is an aspiring journalist who looks forward to provide unbiased and precise information. She aims to do organizational work and contribute to the society. Reach out to Mariyam Alam through her mail , mariyamalam15@rediffmail.com
