According to BBC, Instagram and Facebook users will now be able to pay for a blue tick verification, parent company Meta has announced. Meta Verified will cost $11.99 a month on web, or $14.99 for iPhone users.Mark Zuckerberg, Meta chief executive, said the move will improve security and authenticity on the social media apps. The … More Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification
Had your Instagram account stolen? Don’t panic – here’s how to get your account back and how to avoid getting hacked (again). A friend – let’s call her Ellie – recently called me with a devastated tone in her voice. Her Instagram account had been hacked and she was locked out. Her panic was evident … More What happens with a hacked Instagram account – and how to recover it
Tips to help your kids safely navigate Instagram While many teens have recently been captivated by other social media apps du jour, most notably TikTok, Instagram continues to hold its own among young internet users. Indeed, children aged 13-17 make up eight percent of Instagram’s entire userbase, with the Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform boasting almost 1.4 billion active … More Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe
Tips and tricks for parental control settings. How to restrict inappropriate content and limit screen time? Use parental control Even if you teach your children about the potential dangers of using the internet or how easy it is to get addicted to gaming, it’s good to have some level of control over what they do … More How to restrict inappropriate content and limit screen time? Use parental control
Do you often take to social media to broadcast details about your job, employer or coworkers? Think before you share – less may be more. For many of us, showcasing parts of our day-to-day on social media has become a staple of our everyday lives, and that includes our working lives. On one hand, it … More Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don’ts for employees
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