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9 Ways Social Media Sabotages Your Cybersecurity By Alex Lysak, CEO of Scanteam Social media has become one of the most common ways to spend time online, with many of the world's most popular websites offering social features. Social media is described as a digital platform that allows users to create an account, share content and interact with other users. Main examples include sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, but there are hundreds of different social media sites, each offering a unique set of features and catering to different groups of people. Social media is perfect for connecting with friends and family, as well as sharing ideas and content with people from all over the world. It's also a great place for businesses to interact with their potential consumers, engaging with them and advertising to them. One of the reasons why social media sites have become so successful is that they sell personal data to companies for advertising purposes. Brands can target people based on their age, location, and likes, reaching their target demographics more easily. Although social media is very popular, with over half of the world's population now owning at least one account, it does raise issues about cybersecurity. When signing up to a social media site, users need to be careful that they're not compromising their data, falling victim to data leaks, or downloading malware. Cyber Defense eMagazine – December 2021 Edition 38 Copyright © 2021, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
With over 4 billion users, social media platforms present a big target for hackers, scammers, and identity thieves. As a result, it pays to be careful about the platform you use and how you use it. In this article, our US cybersecurity expert Alex Lysak will be looking at nine different ways social media and cybersecurity are connected and how to practice social media safety. What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting devices or networks from cyber-attacks, malware or other online threats. These cyberattacks are typically aimed at gaining access to, altering, or destroying sensitive data, extorting money from users, or disrupting normal corporate activities. Whether you're an individual or a company, cybercriminals don't discriminate, and you need to be able to protect your devices and data from cyber security threats. Because there are more devices than humans nowadays, and attackers are growing more inventive, putting in place effective cybersecurity measures is very difficult. Over the last few years, there has been a rise in the number of high-profile cyber-attacks, particularly those using ransomware. This type of malware encrypts a user's data, making it useless unless the user gives in to demands and pays a ransom. Hackers often demand payment in the form of cryptocurrency, which has the advantage of being much easier to use than other forms of online payment. Payments made using cryptocurrencies have increased a lot over the past few years, as researched by Scanteam, this is partly thanks to the added level of security as well as the potential anonymity. Protecting Yourself While Using social media Although you can use antivirus software and other tools to keep your device secure from threats, the best way to stay safe online is by taking the right precautions. By following good practices while online, you can avoid malware and stay safe from cyber-attacks, including those on social media. Here are a few of the things to avoid or be careful of when using social media if you want to stay secure: Providing Too Much Personal Information When using social media, users often fill out their profiles without caring much about who sees them. Although it may seem innocuous to provide details on your birthday, your family members, where you grew up, and more, it can put you at risk. By publishing so much information about yourself online, you can be affecting your cybersecurity, making it easier for hackers to gain entry to your accounts or for identity thieves to open up credit cards or bank accounts in your name. Additionally, you should also be careful about the contact details you provide, as scammers will often look for email addresses and phone numbers. When combined with your personal information, they can Cyber Defense eMagazine – December 2021 Edition 39 Copyright © 2021, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
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