What Is a Social Media Footprint and Why It Matters

What Is a Social Media Footprint and Why It Matters

Digital Footprint

Definition of Social Media Footprint A social media footprint is the sum of all the activity, content, and data linked to your presence on social platforms. Every comment, like, share, video upload, private message, profile update, and even your connections contribute to this footprint. Some of it is public and easy for others to find. […]

8/29/2025
The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)

The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)

Cybersecurity

Facebook feels personal. It is filled with familiar names, faces, and memories. That sense of comfort is exactly what scammers use to their advantage. Social engineering is not about hacking software. It is about manipulating people. If you trust what you see, you are more likely to click, share, or respond. That is why Facebook […]

8/27/2025
How to Turn Off the New Friends Reels Feature on Instagram

How to Turn Off the New Friends Reels Feature on Instagram

Instagram

If you’ve noticed Instagram’s new Friends Reels tab showing your likes and comments to others, you might not be thrilled. By default, the feature can display your reel activity to friends or followers you follow back. The good news is you can turn it off in just a few taps. Step-by-Step: How to Disable Friends […]

8/12/2025
Salesforce Breach: What the Google Hack Means for Your Data (June-August 2025)

Salesforce Breach: What the Google Hack Means for Your Data (June-August 2025)

Google

Hackers recently compromised one of Google’s Salesforce databases, exposing sensitive data from small and medium-sized businesses. The attackers used a maliciously modified Salesforce app to carry out their campaign, raising concerns not just about corporate cybersecurity but also the broader risks posed by social engineering attacks. Social Engineering: How the Google Breach Happened Social engineering […]

8/7/2025
How to Delete Your Medium Posts

How to Delete Your Medium Posts

Medium

Over time, your Medium account can fill up with outdated content, drafts you no longer need, or posts that no longer reflect your current voice. Whether you’re rebranding, protecting your privacy, or simply starting fresh, Redact makes it fast and easy to bulk delete your Medium articles and messages. Here’s how to use Redact to […]

8/1/2025
How to Mass Delete Your Flickr Content

How to Mass Delete Your Flickr Content

Flickr

Whether you’re cleaning up an old Flickr account or removing outdated and personal photos, Redact makes it fast and easy to delete your Flickr content in bulk. Instead of manually removing each image or album, Redact gives you the tools to filter and delete exactly what you want – saving time and protecting your privacy. […]

8/1/2025
How to Keep Your Child Safe Online – 2025 Digital Footprint Guide

How to Keep Your Child Safe Online – 2025 Digital Footprint Guide

Digital Footprint

Your child is already building an online presence – whether you realize it or not. From their first baby photo on Instagram to their comments on YouTube, everything posted online becomes part of their digital footprint. That content can follow them for years. It could be seen by friends, schools, strangers, or even future employers. […]

7/30/2025
Tea App Exposes Over a Million Messages in Second Leak

Tea App Exposes Over a Million Messages in Second Leak

Business

Just days after the Tea app made headlines for leaking thousands of personal images, the situation has worsened. A second breach has now exposed over 1.1 million private messages, including sensitive conversations and contact information, prompting Tea to take its direct messaging system offline. If you read our previous post on the Tea breach, you […]

7/30/2025
The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Deleting Your Digital Footprint

The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Deleting Your Digital Footprint

Blog

Why your digital footprint matters more than ever Every post, like, comment, and old profile leaves a trail. That trail can affect job offers, college admissions, relationships, and even your safety. Reducing your online presence is not about hiding. It is about protecting your privacy and controlling your digital story. People often think the internet […]

7/25/2025
Cleaning Up Your Social Media for College Admissions

Cleaning Up Your Social Media for College Admissions

Bumble

Why your social media matters to colleges You’ve studied for the SAT, written the perfect essay, and lined up strong recommendation letters. But what about your Facebook posts from two years ago? Or that tweet you made without thinking? Colleges are not just looking at grades. They are also looking at character. And increasingly, they […]

7/24/2025