Cyber Defense eMagazine December Edition for 2021

use this to create highly believable scams aimed at extracting money from your accounts. Privacy is one
of the most important social media security issues, and users should be more careful about their personal
information.
Phishing Scams
A phishing scam is one of the most common types of online scams, where scammers use social
engineering to get the information they want. This type of social engineering involves an attacker sending
a phony message to a human target in the hopes of obtaining sensitive information. In addition, the scam
could also involve or deploy harmful software on the victim's infrastructure, such as ransomware.
When using social media, you should always be wary of messages you receive, especially from people
you don't know. Sometimes it could even appear to be someone you know sending a phishing message,
either through a hacked account or a fake profile.
Insecure Passwords
Passwords are essential for keeping your accounts secure, and you should always make sure to use
strong passwords no matter what kind of account it is. Using weak passwords is asking for trouble, as it
means hackers can easily break into your account. Not only that, but you should also avoid reusing
passwords on multiple accounts. You shouldn’t use the same password for your online banking and your
Facebook account, for example.
Single Layer Security
Passwords aren't the only thing you should use to secure your account; many online sites also offer twofactor
authentication or digital ID. This is where the site will send a code to your phone for you to use as
well as your password. You should definitely set this up, as it means that even if hackers manage to
crack your password, they won't be able to get access to your account.
Outdated Apps
Social media apps are constantly updated to remove bugs and exploits that make them vulnerable to
social networking security threats. If you want your device to stay safe, make sure the app you're using
is up to date, and if you're not sure, you can check to see if updates are available. Additionally, you can
set the app to update automatically when new software patches are released.
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