The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have advised social media users to exercise caution when sharing personal information online, warning that seemingly harmless posts could expose them and their families to security risks.
Sharing family photographs, tagging locations and posting regular daily activities may unintentionally disclose home addresses, family routines and real-time whereabouts.
Such information could potentially be misused by individuals seeking to exploit personal details for harmful purposes.
Authorities have encouraged citizens to review their online activities, avoid sharing sensitive information and adjust privacy settings to protect themselves and their families.
Users of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X have been urged to think carefully before publishing personal content and remain mindful of the information their posts reveal.
