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    Why is social media security awareness so important?

    Social media accounts contain a wealth of data. They’re linked to


    personal information, customer connections, credit card details, and so
    much more. Without social media security protocols in place, all that
    information is at unnecessary risk.
    Common social media security risks
    Phishing and scams
    Phishing scams are some of the most common social media cyber
    security risks. The goal of a phishing scam is to get you or your
    employees to hand over passwords, banking details, or other sensitive
    information.
    Fake giveaways are one common type of phishing scam. Fraudsters
    impersonate companies like Best Buy or Bed Bath and Beyond to offer a
    significant coupon or prize. Of course, you have to provide personal
    information to access the non-existent reward.
    In another variation, someone claims to be a lottery winner who wants
    to share their winnings.
    Online shopping and investment scams are also significant problems on
    social media. Losses reported to the FTC that started on social media
    jumped from $237 million in 2020 to $1.4 billion in 2023.
    Social media is the most common contact method for scammers
    targeting Americans aged 20 to 69. In fact, 2023 was the first year
    social media became the primary contact method for those in their 40s
    through 60s.
    Warn your parents and grandparents (and your C-suite)!
    Imposter accounts
    It’s relatively easy for an imposter to create a social media account that looks
    like it belongs to your company. This is one reason why getting verified on
    social networks is so valuable.
    Impostor accounts can target your customers, employees, or prospective hires.
    Your connections may be tricked into handing over confidential information. In
    turn, your reputation suffers. Imposter accounts may also try to con employees
    into handing over login credentials for corporate systems.
    LinkedIn’s latest Community report notes that they took action on more than 63
    million fake accounts in just the last six months of 2023. Most of those accounts
    (90.5%) were blocked automatically at registration. However, 232,400 fake
    accounts were only addressed once members reported them.

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