The Better Business Bureau is kicking off cyber security month with a lists of do's and don't's for social media.

The Bureau's Marketing and Communications Coordinator Leah Brownbridge says the top suggestion of the six they make of things not to do isn't a big surprise.

"Number one is too much information. And that's when people post personal information that should always be kept private. And this includes your home address, your birth date, the name of your high school even. And you want to make sure that your keeping it off-line because this information could be used to steal your identity."

Brownbridge says others on the list include changing your password often, watching for third party sites looking to hijack your account, and to not over-share, particularly your vacation plans.

Here's the breakdown from the BBB.

Hazard #1: The TMI (Too Much Information): Don't post your birth date, place of birth, home address, home/private cell phone numbers or personal account information (banking, credit cards, etc).  Identity thieves can use this data to open bank accounts, credit card accounts and even take out loans using your identity.  Other information, such as the name of your high school, sports teams or clubs, can also be used to steal your identity.

Hazard #2: Password Passivity: It's easier to keep the same password for all of your social media accounts, but if one of those accounts becomes compromised, chances are your other accounts will be too. Keep hackers at bay with different and strong passwords for each account.

Hazard #3: The Third-party Hijack: Have you ever clicked on a video or article only to be asked to download an app in order to view the content? Some third-party apps act as gateways for scammers to access and steal your personal information.

Hazard #4: Click Bait: Unfortunately, sometimes pictures that tug at the heartstrings (animal abuse, sick children or victims of natural disasters) belong to scammers using malicious apps as phishing tools to access info for identity theft and other illegal activity. Check before you click.

Hazard # 5: The Over-Share: Going on vacation? Don't tell the whole world. People who broadcast their exciting travel plans all over social media are easy targets for burglars and prowlers looking for an empty house. If you are traveling, be sure to securely store your electronics before you leave.

Hazard #6: The Double Friend: Get a friend request from someone you're already friends with? Don't accept it! It could be a stranger looking to get access to your timeline information and photos.

Here's how to protect yourself:

Set privacy options. Go the to site's privacy settings and restrict your information so it can only be viewed by people or groups you select.  Do the same with your photos, profile, message areas, etc.  You may even be able to set limits on who can find you through the site's search function.

Change your password and check your records. If your social media account has been hacked, change your password (and keep changing it regularly) and you should be able to re-gain access to it. But, you'll also want to check with the customer service department of the social media platform to see if there are additional steps you should take. Also check your records (i.e. bank statements) to ensure your personal info hasn't been compromised.