Social Networking Sites: Security and Privacy
Recent hacks involving several high-profile social networking accounts once again highlight the potential vulnerability of social media. The sheer volume of users and the information that gets posted on social media sites create plenty of opportunity for an attacker to use social engineering or other methods to gain access to the accounts of individuals and organizations. The more information you post, the more your security and privacy are at risk. What Precautions Should I Take on Social Networking Sites? Below are some helpful tips regarding security and privacy while using social networking sites: Ensure that any computer you use to connect to a social media site has proper security measures in place. Use and maintain anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, and a firewall and keep these applications and operating system patched and up-to-date. Be cautious when clicking on links. If a link seems suspicious, o...