How to Protect Your Digital Identity and Social Media Accounts
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Identity theft and account takeovers are on the rise, with 429 million social media accounts compromised globally in 2025. Protecting digital identity and social media accounts requires awareness and simple practices, such as strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
Identity theft and account takeovers are increasing. In 2025, 429 million social media accounts were compromised. Account takeover attempts have surged 78% since 2023. Most breaches result from social engineering, not sophisticated hacking. To protect yourself, use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication. A strong password should have at least 14 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. Two-factor authentication adds a second verification step, making it harder for attackers to access your account.
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