The Dangers of False Social Media Accounts
Stalking, Bullying, Spread of Misinformation Social media platforms have become the “go to” place for too many seeking information.While platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) are fertilegrounds for the spread of misinformation, they are also ripe for the creation of fake accountswith even more nefarious intentions. Threat actors make use of […]
The Ashley Madison Hack: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity
The Ashley Madison hack, one of the most notorious data breaches in recent history, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
Tik Tok and the Increase in Young Girls on the Platform.
A large percentage of Tik Tok users are young girls, this demographic is ripe for scams, pornography, and personal danger that the platform presents.
How You Can Avoid Falling Prey to Catfishing on Social Media
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram have been combating fake profiles almost since the beginning of their inception. However, in the last few years there has been a newer concept of false identities called “catfishing” and for some, the results have been financially and personally devastating. Catfishing is when someone imitates your profile […]
Cybercriminals Use Facebook Profile Impersonation for Scams
Facebook has had a litany of problems almost since its inception. Creating a business model that has online advertising opened the door for some rather devious criminals. The unfortunate fact that Facebook users seemed to trust the social media platform enough to not only put large volumes of personal information but to also attach payment […]
