Ecuadorian Influencer dies as attackers find her geolocation, must follow safety tips for social media

Ecuadorian influencer Landy Parraga Goyburo's death has come as a shock. The Miss Ecuador 2022 was killed at a restaurant, minutes after sharing her location on social media. According to reports, the attackers were able to track her because she shared her geolocation on Instagram.

Social media is both a boon and a bane. One must know how to navigate through social media using all safety precautions possible. Let us know more about some precautions you can take when surfing the vast world of the internet.

Social media safety precautions you should adhere to

The untimely and shocking death of the social media influencer highlights the importance of taking precautions when using social media. According to a report published in Los Angeles times, many criminals have admitted that they closely follow their victim's social media posts to get an idea of their routine and whereabouts.

Here are some safety precautions to use social media wisely

• Make sure to turn off your location settings
• Avoid geo-tagging as much as possible. Make sure to never share your location with people you don't know. Disable location services for social media apps or manually remove them.
• Choose your followers wisely - Make your social media safe by choosing who you follow and who follows you back on social media. If you have a public account, avoid providing real-time updates about your location and whereabouts. 
• Make sure to check every picture you are tagged in. Untag yourself from any posts that reveal your location and compromise your privacy.
• Another thing to keep in mind is to never share your identity or location on social media. Avoid posting your home address, workplace, daily routines and upcoming plans.

Social media can be used to your benefit, however, make sure to be safe.

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