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TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta - The development of Twitter social networking in Indonesia so fast. A report from ReadWriteWeb.com states that at the beginning of 2010 Indonesia has been a Twitter user countries of the world's sixth largest.

Popularity was also followed by increased threats from hackers and cyber criminals. When Twitter account belongs to the President Barrack Obama could just hacked, let alone yours.

"Only in four years, the popularity of Twitter increases rapidly around the world. The increase was made Twitter as an easy target cyber criminals," said Ema Linaker, Global Head of Online Engagement AVG, a computer security company, in his press release.

One type of threat is quite popular these days is a fake phishing site alias. Performers usually rip off the victims account and use that account to send a private message or Direct Message (DM) to the follower of these accounts.

DM that will contain links that will lead users to a fake site. After that, theft of information and data began.

Linaker offers ten tips for users of Twitter to keep it safe:

* Limit your talk

Users often feel it's easy mencericit about their location and activities. The comments provided in response to light over time can be used to determine the daily schedule of activities and plans for that user. Criminals ready to make it as following the victim.

* Beware of Opening Links

Many people use a URL shortening service on Twitter, so it is often difficult to really know the site. AVG LinkScanner feature in AVG Antivirus can be used to check these links. But if rising doubts in the liver, the link should not be opened.

* Watchful

Be aware of suspicious activity in the timeline or inbox. When starting any suspicious messages or your friends start sending spam messages smell, should confirm whether such co acount or not broken.

* Think before Tweet

Tweet can be read by everyone even after deleted. Think carefully what you write.

* Do not Hurry Believe

You never know who your follower. Do not easily believe in and make friends with people who may have bad intentions.

* Check the Third Party Applications

There are hundreds of applications on Twitter. Before you use, ensure its security. Look for a lot of applications are discussed in the trusted sites. Remember that applications always ask for a keyword and IDs.

* Password Information

Use passwords and e-mail is different for each of your social networking account. That way, when you close the account,

You can easily delete the e-mail account.

* When Log in

Check your browser settings, make sure that the information is not recorded when you use the computer together.

* Beware of Phishing Attacks

Beware of attempts to obtain personal information through a Tweet or DM.

* When Using Cell Phones

Be careful with cell phones and anyone who can use it. If you have a Twitter application, make sure you always log out after use.

Deddy Sinaga