June 30 is Social Media Day — a chance to celebrate the way we connect, share, and scroll. Whether you're catching up on family updates, promoting your small business, or just watching cat videos for “five more minutes,” social media is part of everyday life.
But while you’re posting, liking, and hashtagging... someone else might be lurking — and they’re not there for the memes.
Cybercriminals love social media. It's a goldmine of personal information, location data, and even insight into your business. What seems like an innocent post can give away more than you intend.
So, what’s the risk?
- A birthday post could help answer security questions.
- A vacation pic might let someone know your house is empty.
- A new job update on LinkedIn might get you targeted with a fake HR email.
- A team selfie at the office could show a whiteboard full of sensitive data in the background.
How to Enjoy Social Media and Stay Safe
We're not saying to delete your accounts and go live off-grid. But Social Media Day is a great reminder to do a digital check-in:
✔️ Update your passwords
✔️ Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
✔️ Review your privacy settings - know who can see your posts
✔️ Be cautious about oversharing, especially anything that gives away security clues
✔️ Think twice before posting while traveling - save vacation photos for when you're back home or make sure they're only shared with a trusted audience
✔️ Clean up third-party apps connected to your accounts
For Businesses: Social Media Isn't Just Marketing
If you run a business, it’s worth having a clear social media policy for your team:
- Who’s allowed to post on behalf of the company?
- What types of information should never be shared?
- Are your employees trained to spot fake friend requests or phishing DMs?
Your social media accounts represent your brand and they can also be a way in for attackers, specially if they’re connected to the same email used for other logins.
Social Media Should Be Where You Share Your Wins, Not Where You Lose Your Identity
If you ever get that weird feeling something’s off, whether it’s a strange message or suspicious link, just ask us. We’re always happy to help you sort out what’s safe and what’s suspicious.
If you're a business owner, we can help set up protections that keep your team (and systems) safe, without turning into the fun police.
Keep having fun. Keep sharing the wins. Just take a few minutes today to make sure you’re sharing safely.
