Security expert Moruf Yusuf, popularly known as Ojogbon, has cautioned Nigerians against the growing dangers of oversharing personal information on social media, warning that seemingly harmless posts can become valuable intelligence for criminals.
The warning was contained in Series #95 of The Secure Mind, his daily public safety campaign aimed at promoting security awareness and encouraging proactive personal protection.
According to Yusuf, while social media has become an essential platform for communication, education and networking, careless use of these platforms can expose individuals and their loved ones to avoidable security threats.
He explained that criminals increasingly monitor publicly available social media content to gather information about people's movements, routines, locations, travel plans, family members and valuable possessions, which can then be exploited for criminal purposes.
Yusuf advised Nigerians to avoid sharing real-time locations, vacation plans, expensive purchases or details of their daily routines while such activities are ongoing. Instead, he recommended posting updates only after returning home or completing the activity to reduce security risks.
He also encouraged users to review their privacy settings regularly and carefully consider who has access to their posts, stressing that every online update should be evaluated before it is shared.
"A security-conscious individual uses social media wisely, protects personal information and thinks about security before clicking the 'post' button," he said.
He concluded with a reminder that responsible digital behaviour is an important aspect of personal security.
"Think before you post. What you share today could become the information someone else misuses tomorrow."
Moruf Yusuf is a security expert and public safety advocate committed to promoting security awareness through The Secure Mind series. He is a member of the Association of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (ANIPR), the International Security Network (MISN), the Chartered Institute of Administration (FCAI), the Institute of Information Management (FIIM) and the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (MSPSP).
He concludes every edition of the series with his signature message:
"Just be good. Reflect. Stay alert."
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