#STAYSAFEONLINE
Welcome to Social Media Security, or as we call it SocMeSec !
We passionately believe in helping people stay safe on the internet and social media platforms.
We try to explain the threats ordinary people and businesses face online, breakdown the jargon and provide guidance on the steps everyone can take to protect themselves.
The internet has become an every more important part of peoples lives, regardless of the country they live in, their wealth or jobs – more and more people depend on the the internet every day, but not everyone recognises or understands the risks they can face. We set these out and bring you up to speed.
Here you’ll find regular tips to help keep safe as well as news about apps and platforms that you will probably use every day on the internet.
Stay Safe Everyone.

Tips on securing your world. We give you tips and tricks to keep you safe online, to secure your mobile devices, computers, apps and social media accounts.
Tips & Tricks
- How to filter abusive comments and direct messages on Instagram
- Pro Tips: Pinterest Provides Insights into How to Maximize Your Pin Strategy in 2021
- Reddit Launches New Holiday Guide to Assist in Campaign Planning
- Twitter permanently suspends pro-Arizona audit accounts, but not due to their content
- How to create and post to your Close Friends Story on Instagram
PHISHING EMAILS
Phishing email are SPAM emails sent through to someone aimed at enticing them to open a virus ridden attachment, to follow a link to a scam website or to trick people into confidence schemes and scams.
Visit our section on Phishing to learn more about the tricks and tactics used by cyber-criminals to get access to your private information.


Parenting is tricky at the best of times, but parenting in the age of social media, dating sites, online pornography and exploitation can easily become overwhelming.
We look at the sensitive issues surrounding social media interaction and what parents can watch out for.

Data Breaches on companies are where hackers break into websites, apps or computer systems to steal customers personal data.
At SocMeSec we list notable data breaches that impact social media platforms, users and popular apps that you may be using.

ONLINE SCAMS
Christmas, Thanksgiving & New Years Sales are excellent times to pick up a bargain both in the stores / malls and online. You’ll be flooded with messages, ads and emails offering you fantastic deals – but scammers know this too and its also an ideal time for them to cash in too !
Check out our Scam Centre on detecting and avoiding online scams.
Latest News:
- Reddit Shares Creative Best Practices and Posting Tips to Help Marketers Build Connection [Infographic]
- LinkedIn Shares New Insights into the Rise of Remote Job Postings [Infographic]
- New Legal Challenges Could Further Impact Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Push
- Using Instagram and Facebook Reels for Travel and Tourism through #ReelAdventures
- Meta Releases New Facebook Graph and Marketing API Updates, Including New Data Access Provisions
- TikTok Shares New Insights into Effective Promotional Approaches in the App [Infographic]
- Twitter Agrees to $150 Million Fine from the FTC Over Past Misuse of Users’ Personal Information
- Social Media Managers Can Now Post to TikTok from Their Favorite Social Media Management Tools
- Snapchat Adds ‘Shared Stories’ to Fuel Collaborative Content
- Meta Updates Privacy Policy with New, More Illustrative Examples and Language
- Meta Returns to Davos for the First Time Since the Pandemic
- Here’s What You Need to Know About Our Updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
- TikTok Announces New WooCommerce Plugin to Power More Shopping Options
- LinkedIn Shares New Insights into Maximize Response to Your InMail Messages
- 81 Different Types of Social Media Post to Amaze Your Followers [Infographic]