Recently, there have been some large corporations have had their Twitter accounts hacked. Jeep and Burger King are just a couple that have fallen victim to expert hackers. As an insurance agency, the last thing you want to happen is for any of your social media accounts to be trespassed and violated. Your customers trust your services and rely on you to provide them with the protection they need. So why not put the same focus and care into your online accounts? Establish some extra security on your Twitter account with some of these helpful tips.

As you know, millions of people and business use Twitter each day. While you are currently extra careful with who you follow, there is still a possibility to fall victim to hackers. Here are some signs to look out for if you feel that your Twitter account has been compromised:

• Once you login, you notice unexpected Tweets appear randomly on your account.
• There were approvals made on your account that you never said were okay. These can include following, unfollowing, or blocking people.
• If you get a notice indicating that you changed your email address to your account, even though you never made the alteration.

Here are some steps to take in order to prevent hacking now and in the future:

• Never have a simplistic password or easily identified answer to password-reset questions.
• Change your password every few months and stay alert.
• Create a strong password you have not used before.
• Scan your computer for viruses and malware.
• For every site you manage, use unique, new passwords.
• Use long passwords to throw off hackers.
• Craft passwords containing a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
• If your account has been hacked, delete any unwanted Tweets that were posted.

Hopefully these suggestions help you better protect your Twitter account from being hacked. Remember to create logins that are difficult to guess, even for close family and friends. Also, never give your username and password to any unknown third-party applications or any other person. As long as you monitor your account closely and stay true to best practices, your agency won’t have to suffer the fate and embarrassment of some of the biggest companies out there.