Cyber threats happen through all kinds of avenues, and hackers love to go after those using social media. Social media evolves just as fast as technology does, and it is important to stay on top of those changes. There are always new challenges when it comes to using social media outlets safely. We’re going to outline just a few ways that hackers can take advantage of your social media presence. 

Oversharing

One of the main principles of social media is to communicate with others over a platform. Where the concern is, is what information people are sharing on those social media outlets. While you may think it is harmless, it is very easy to find out detailed information from what is posted on social pages these days. You could be giving away a pet’s name, birthday, or other tidbits that are most often used as password authentications. If hackers know these details that can get around to getting into your information.

Attempts of Phishing

As the years have progressed, hackers have become more and more skilled at making fake websites. What they do is make a spoof, or copycat version of a real website, and you won’t be able to tell the difference. Hackers thrive on that because if they trick you, you are putting in your login and password information, and basically handing it over to them.

Social Engineering

Social engineering is where hackers lead you into divulging information by requiring some kind of action. This can be something as simple as a fake email, asking for a donation or money that requires bank information, or an unsafe link. 

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