Facebook best practice Poke, message and friend request settings
Facebook has provided users with powerful controls to protect themselves online, and it is up to individuals to check and ensure that appropriate settings are in place. Sophos has published recommendations for how to configure the settings for each of these privacy areas of Facebook.
| Option | Sophos recommends | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Poke, message and friend request settings | "Basic Info" | When you contact someone on Facebook via a poke, message or friend request, the recipient can view your profile temporarily, even if your other privacy settings would normally prevent them. One consequence of this is that if an identity thief attempts to "friend request" you, and you respond with a message asking "Do I know you?" you may be unwittingly revealing your profile. |
