The unprecedented growth and extreme popularity of social media is well known and documented. Pew Research, for example, tells us that over 76% of online adults are now actively using social networking sites. However, with all the praise and enthusiasm garnered by social media, we must still be aware of its dark side. That dark side belongs to the hackers and cybercriminals of the world who are determined to run amok with accounts of social media’s adoring fans. In order to raise awareness and help both enterprises and individuals avoid becoming attack victims, we offer today’s report, featuring interview guest and expert, George Monsalvatge. By watching this program you will be better equipped to safely and securely utilize your favorite online social media sites and applications.
After successfully completing this segment you should be able to:
- Discuss social media hack attacks and their impact on individuals and businesses today
- Distinguish different types of social media hacks and what they are all about
- Identify methods used by cybercriminals to perpetrate these attacks
- Understand how to defend yourself and your business from these attacks