#platform safety

Who hasn't heard about the recently controversial changes with the Twitter blue checkmark, right? The famous blue tick served as a way for people to clarify genuine accounts and authentic or notable sources. But with many new changes that mostly led to confusion, it has not become harder to identify whether or not an account is authentic, and this only feeds the misinformation and impersonation already thriving in media. Read about the full topic HERE.

Nothing makes your day like getting a friend request online. But how do you make sure it's real and not someone pretending to be someone you know in an attempt to scam you? Check our latest platform safety lesson to learn about ways to make sure that you're connecting with the right people online.

Our platform safety lesson continue to discuss copyright, its difference from plagiarism, and how to avoid infringement. To put simply, copyright is the protection given to intellectual property. But how can you - a content creator or a regular user - avoid copyright infringement when creating or editing content?

Do you have any security features on your device(s) against viruses or to keep your files and information safe? Join the discussion at the Social Media forum of HEX.

It's exciting to meet new people from all over the world, especially if you share similar interests or hobbies with them. Next thing you know, you found yourself a new best friend! Unfortunately, there are predators that take this opportunity to hunt for victims. Check out the latest safety lesson on chatting with strangers online and how to be aware of stranger danger.

This month, we delve deeper in how you can keep your online account and information safe. Do you use the automatic sign-in software? When should and shouldn’t you use the ‘Remember Password’ feature? What are password managers and how does using one keep your accounts safe? Why should we use two-factor authentications? Learn about them in social media’s platform safety lesson.

We all navigate the internet, but it is important to do so cautiously, especially when inputting or downloading information to and from websites. Do you know the dangers of navigating the internet unsafely? What about the kind of information usually collected by websites when you visit it? What are signs that a website is safe to input information into? Learn how to safely browse the internet in this month’s platform safety lesson.