Meta Publishes New Guide to the Varied Security and Management Choices in its Apps

Meta published one new series of safety tips for journalists to help them protect themselves in the evolving field of online connections, which for the most part also apply to all users in a broader sense, and provide a comprehensive overview of the various tools and processes in place to help people avoid unwanted attention online.

The 32-page guide is available in 21 different languages, and provides detailed overviews of Meta’s systems and profile options for protection and security, with dedicated sections on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The guide starts with the basics, including password protection and enabling two-factor authentication.

There’s also tips for Page managers on how to protect their business profiles, while there’s also advice on what to do if you’ve been hacked, advice on protecting yourself in Messenger, and guidance on bullying and harassment.

Meta Security Guide

Instagram also has general safety tips and hints about its comment moderation tools.

Meta Security Guide

For WhatsApp, there are explanations on deleting messages, removing messages from group chats, and details on platform-specific data options.

Meta Security Guide

There are also links to various additional resource guides and tools for more context, which provide detailed breakdowns on when and how to manipulate the various options.

It’s a handy guide, and while some journalistic elements are included, most of the tips apply to any user, so it could be a valuable resource for anyone wanting to get a better handle on their various privacy tools and options.

Definitely worth knowing – you can download the full guide here.

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