How to Protect Your Web Accounts from Being Hacked
4 : Be very careful with third party apps on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Before installing any (if you really must), do research into the reliability, safety and track record of the third party app. Ask friends, ask questions in forums, etc., to reassure yourself of its safety. If you have any doubts, don't install it.
5 : Use the account's security settings to make things safer for you. For example, in Facebook, you can check the box that states "Browse Facebook on a secure connection (https) when possible". Enable login notifications––this will alert you should anyone other than yourself attempt to log in to your Facebook account. Enable login approvals too; this will require a special security code to be added should the account be opened from an unknown browser. You'll get a text message should such an attempt be made. And if you like, you can add trusted contacts who can help you get back on the site if you are hacked; simply check and fill the Trusted Contacts field.
* Other social networking accounts have security settings too. Spend time checking these out and enabling what you feel protects you best.
6 : Consider using the Privacy features to limit who can see you. In accounts such as Facebook, only allow friends to see your stuff; that way any "friends of friends" who might be less friendly in intent won't be able to see your account.
* Whatever your social networking account, don't share your account with unknown people. In Facebook as well as Twitter, there is an option by which you can keep your account hidden from the general public, although your profile name will be shown. This option can be found in "Privacy settings " in Facebook and 'Settings ' in Twitter.
Only share video, photo and other content with friends.
In Facebook, change the timeline and tagging to be friends only.
Friend only those people you really know. If you don't know the person, assume it's safest not including them in your Facebook account.
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