Social Media Self-Defense - A Guide to Stopping Stalkers

Explore social media security strategies in this 17-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2016. Learn how to protect yourself from online stalkers and potential threats through effective threat modeling and privacy practices. Discover techniques for creating a safer online presence, including choosing public names, using disinformation, maintaining professional profiles, selecting appropriate photos, and safeguarding personal information. Gain insights into communication strategies and develop a comprehensive approach to social media self-defense from privacy advocate and educator Elle Armageddon.

Introduction
Choose a Public Name
Disinformation Misdirection
Maintaining a professional life
Choosing your photos
Keeping secrets
Threat modeling
Communication
Conclusion