Women's Day 2021: Safety tips for your Facebook and Instagram accounts

Women’s Day 2021: How to stay safe on Facebook and Instagram. In this photos a 3D printed Facebook logo is placed on a computer motherboard. (Image: Reuters) While the internet has given women many opportunities, it can also be a space where many feel unsafe given the harassment that it is all too common. On social media platforms, harassment and safety is a major concern for women. From strangers messaging on Facebook to unwanted comments on Instagram photos, there are several problems that women face when navigating social media. Ahead of women’s day 2021, here are safety tips from Facebook and Instagram to stay safe on both platforms. Tips for keeping your account safe on Facebook 2-Factor authentication and omitting unrecognised logins This is important to ensure that your account is not compromised or accessed by anyone else. Facebook recommends that you should not share your profile password with anyone, and ‘Two-factor Authentication’ is an extra layer of security. Women can also enable ‘Unrecognised Login Alerts’ to keep a track of any unauthorised logins. To enable two-factor authentication, go to Settings > Security and Login > Use two-factor authentication > Edit > Enable > Close. To set up the login…
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