Kaspersky Shares Easy Tips Sharing Safe Photos On Social Media

Photo: Photo sharing illustration on social media (photo: Kaspersky)

JAKARTA - With the increasing number of social media and photo-sharing platforms, it is easier to ignore the potential risks associated with the disclosure of too much personal information.

"With so many platforms now enabling control over who views the post, this feature must be used wisely, especially when sharing sensitive content," said Anna Larkina, a web content analysis expert at Kaspersky in a written statement.

Posting without careful consideration may result in unwanted results, such as identity fraud, doxing, namely collecting personal information for the purpose of profit.

Therefore, Kaspersky experts have compiled several important tips on what needs to be considered before posting photos to ensure that privacy and security are maintained.

Location Details

To improve personal safety, you should avoid sharing photos that can reveal locations that are often visited, especially homes. Photos containing recognizable landmarks, road signs, or geotags have the potential to indicate a person's whereabouts.

Real-time updates

Sharing real-time information, like today's location, how long someone will be there, or what it looks like, can attract unwanted attention. It's safer to just restrict the update to the circle of friendship.

Documents

Before uploading photos, it is important to carefully check for visible documents, such as identification, home address, medical records, recipes, bank reports, or electricity bills.

Travel plans

While on vacation, it will be safer to share updates and photos with just a group of close friends. Quick reactions may be difficult to do while on vacation, so it's best to keep your travel plans secret until you get back home.

"By conducting quick security checks, you can enjoy the benefits of sharing online while maintaining the security of personal data," concluded Anna.