{"id":11860,"date":"2016-04-15T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/?p=11860"},"modified":"2017-09-24T08:06:55","modified_gmt":"2017-09-24T12:06:55","slug":"twitter-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/twitter-security\/11860\/","title":{"rendered":"Twitter security tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The concept is simple: all posts must be limited to 140 characters maximum. Despite it\u2019s simple concept, the site sure has grown. The simple idea of Twitter has allowed it to average over 305 million active monthly users<\/a>, which makes it one of the most popular social media platforms.<\/p>\n

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However as with all sites with gigantic user bases, cybercriminals see an opportunity to make a profit. As a result, it is important to ensure that you keep your account as safe and protected as it can possibly be. Here are some tips to follow to keep your Twitter account safe and secure.<\/p>\n

Passwords<\/h3>\n

As we\u2019ve mentioned many<\/a> times<\/a> before, a good password is vital to any private account you may have. Don\u2019t pick an easy-to-guess password or a super simple one, think of something strong and secure. You should also be sure to not re-use passwords and to change them regularly. And if you\u2019re wondering whether or not your password is strong enough, be sure to use Kaspersky Secure Password Check<\/a>.<\/p>\n