What is Social Media?

Social Media is a common resource used by many organizations, as well as something personally used by many. It can be an amazing resource for connection and interaction as a business. Even though this is the case, there are many different security risks that come along with the use of social media.

What to Know

While social media has its positives, there are various cyber security concerns that come along with it. Various platforms are vulnerable to being exploited, however the physical information posted can also be a vulnerability. Some common things to be aware of regarding social media & how attackers can leverage them include:

• Data Privacy
• Data Mining
• Account Breaches
• Identiy Theft
• Legal Issues

How to Protect Yourself

Protecting yourself from social media related cyber incidents can help your business as well as your own personal information. Various techniques can be used to overall protect your interests and the interests of the company.

• Beware of what you post. Be smart using the internet and avoid untrusted sites and URL's.
• Only accept friend requests from people you personally know.
• Beware of what you upload and share on various social platforms to avoid sharing personal information like date of birth, social security details, phone numbers, names.