Social Media Security – Sequentur – Roman Gruzdev
https://www.ispeech.org
HUMANS ARE THE BIGGEST CYBER SECURITY RISK!
Strong network security is a must-have, but technology alone cannot protect against social cyber security risks.
Human error and a casual approach to employee use of social networks at work are liabilities.
Cyber criminals are adept at manipulating employees on social media to gain an organisation’s confidential information. Such cyber-attacks are common with simple mistakes placing business information at risk.
Leaked passwords, brand impersonation and other phishing scams (tricking employees into divulging sensitive information via web links) are responsible for almost 95% of all social cyber risk incidents.
Strategies such as educating staff, providing cybersecurity training and implementing data and Bring Your Own Device policies can help address the human risk factor.
MALWARE ATTACKS AND HACKS
Social media cyber-attacks are predicted to be a major threat for businesses in 2019.
Cybercriminals are focusing their resources on data-rich environments, such as Facebook and Instagram, to gain access to personal information. Hackers use malware attacks to steal user data.
But it’s not just personal social media profiles at risk.
Social malware and data hacks can also target your business computer systems, usually in the form of malicious emails.
To avoid infection, social media, firewall and email settings should be strengthened. Businesses are advised to invest in secure technology, applications and platforms. Adding a cyber-insurance policy can also help cover potential financial losses from a cyber-attack.
NUMBER OF BOTNET SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS INCREASES
The use of automated bots on social networks is increasing.
Socialbots are an automated software that controls social network interactions by convincing other users they’re a real person. They are used in an attempt to affect the perception of brands, public figures and social-political debates. From a marketing perspective, they can also mean skewed tracking data such as fake ad impressions.
However, fake accounts and account takeover aren’t the only social botnet issues. They can also contribute to the spreading of fake news and inflame online debates, hijack hashtags and trends to manipulate public opinion and make it difficult to create and convert content.
In 2019, the number of botnet social accounts are predicted to increase making it difficult to know who to trust, especially if you use influencer marketing.
Article: https://www.smperth.com/news/social-media-and-cyber-security-risks-in-2019/
2019-07-29 18:11:56
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