Here are some steps to protect your email and social media accounts from being used for spam or phishing attempts:
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- Create strong passwords that are long, contain numbers, special characters, uppercase and lowercase letters, and are not easily guessable.
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- Use two factor authentication or additional security measures, if available from the service provider. t
- Check account activity to make sure unauthorized users have not logged in. t
- Use a password manager to keep track of your passwords. t
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments in emails. t
- Review and update your privacy settings regularly. t
- Make sure the websites you visit are secure, by verifying the HTTPS in the address bar.