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1. Limit what you say<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s easy to tweet about where you are and what you\u2019re doing, but do you think about who is listening? What might seem like a harmless comment initially could be used to piece together a picture of your whereabouts and plans! Unless your tweets are protected, they are going to be out in the public domain. Fraudsters can use this information in many ways.<\/p>\n

2. Be careful what you click on<\/strong>
\nBe suspicious about links that you are sent and posted. Many people use URL shortners on Twitter, so it is often very difficult to check what you are clicking on. AVG LinkScanner\u00ae can help check suspicious links, but remember: if you are in doubt, don\u2019t click!<\/p>\n

3. Be vigilant<\/strong>
\nWatch out for suspicious activity in your tweet stream and inbox. If you start receiving strange messages or your friends are being unusually spammy, it might be worth double checking that their account hasn\u2019t been compromised.<\/p>\n

4. Think before you tweet<\/strong>
\nRemember, the whole world can see what you write and even though tweets can be deleted, they are still searchable. Don\u2019t tweet when you\u2019re in a state of mind that might have you saying something you\u2019ll regret later. While it is funny thinking about it, the consequences are often not as amusing. Additionally, by including \u2018hash tags,\u2019 you increase the search for your chosen term, so think about who will be searching for your tweets.<\/p>\n

5. Don\u2019t be too trusting<\/strong>
\nYou can never be sure the stranger you \u2018networked\u2019 with via Twitter is who they say they are. Don\u2019t be easily befriended by strangers on Twitter who may not have your best interests at heart.<\/p>\n

6. Check third party applications<\/strong>
\nThere are hundreds of applications out there for Twitter. Before signing up to one of these, check to see that they are safe. You can do this by looking for mentions of the tools on trusted sites. Remember that the apps generally require your password and log in details so be extra cautious before sharing this information.<\/p>\n

The same basic rules that apply to other social networking sites can also be applied to Twitter, so don\u2019t forget the following too:<\/p>\n

7. Password information<\/strong>
\nUse different passwords, or better still, set up separate email accounts for your social networks. That way, if you stop your account, you can easily delete the email account too. Be mindful of where you are sending your updates and the types of security questions you set.<\/p>\n

8. Signing in<\/strong>
\nCheck your browser settings on your computer so that your information is not stored for anyone else to see if you are on a shared computer!<\/p>\n

9. Watch out for phishing attacks<\/strong>
\nAs Twitter gets more popular, the likelihood of phishing attacks grows. Be aware of attempts to get users to give up their login and passwords by tricking them with fake tweets and direct messages.<\/p>\n

10. Being mobile<\/strong>
\nBe mindful about who might have access to your mobile phone. If you have a Twitter application, make sure you log out once you\u2019re finished with it.<\/p>\n

For more AVG security tips, see http:\/\/www.avg.com.au\/resources\/security-tips\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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