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Social networking is an incredibly useful tool both in social and professional settings. It’s important, however, to keep your information safe from spammers and hackers who want nothing more than an “in” to your personal data. Follow these tips to help minimize the risk of attack or misuse of your information.

1. Create a strong password and update often
Intuitive? Maybe. Imperative? Definitely. Creating a strong password is the probably the single best way to protect yourself against hacks. Avoid using your own name, nick names, dictionary words or common acronyms in your password. Use capitalized and lowercase letters, numbers and specials characters to add complexity and security. Also remember not to use the same password for multiple accounts. Finally, change your existing passwords every few months to add another layer of security.  Sound like a lot to remember? Use free password management systems like KeePass or MyPadlock to keep … Read the rest