Security
The Dangers of These Social Media Privacy Issues
Social media is a part of our everyday lives. Despite the many benefits of these platforms, social media privacy issues remain a major concern among users.
Learn about the sensitive information that social media sites can access about their users and why it’s important to maintain privacy while using these sites.
Read MoreBeware of QR Code Phishing Scams
The popularity of the QR code has grown rapidly. These Tetris-like black and white boxes are appearing on merchandise, advertising, and even in television programs. While QR codes provide a lot of ease and efficiency for businesses to advertise their products or services, they also present risks for consumers and a new avenue for scammers.
A QR code in an email can lead to a phishing scam rather than a product website or advertisement. Business owners should educate their employees about QR code phishing scams and how to avoid them.
Read MoreMalicious Ads Are Being Used to Infect Victims with Malware
Cybersecurity researchers at Malwarebytes have recently highlighted a worrying trend where ransomware attacks are facilitated through malicious advertisements for commonly used software. By exploiting the credibility of popular applications, these cyber-threats disguise themselves as legitimate ads, tricking users into downloading harmful malware onto their devices.
Read MoreBeware of LinkedIn Smart Links Phishing Attacks
Cybercriminals commonly use phishing attacks to trick vulnerable users into giving away sensitive information. The latest threat of this kind targets LinkedIn users who use the Smart Links feature on the social media platform. This guide explains what you should know about the LinkedIn Smart Links phishing attacks and how to protect yourself.
Read MoreMalicious Ads Leading Users to Malware-Distributing Sites
A new report from Malwarebytes finds that Microsoft users unknowingly install malware from booby-trapped sites. Dangerous malware-distributing sites pose huge issues for business owners, especially if their workforce uses the tool that the malicious advertisements come from. Learn more about this cyber threat and how to avoid installing malware on your device.
Read MoreWays to Protect Your Business and Make Social Media Safe for Your Company
Social media is used by everyone these days, even hackers. Hackers often try to steal your information from social media sites.
Even though social media is a useful tool for businesses, it’s important to know what security risks it poses. We’ll show you how to keep your business safe and use social media in a way that doesn’t hurt your business.
Read MoreBusinesses on Facebook Are Being Targeted by Password-Stealing Malware
With over two billion registered users, Facebook has become a target for advanced malware campaigns. These phishing campaigns steal unsuspecting users’ information. Businesses on Facebook are being targeted by password-stealing malware.
Read MoreLinkedIn User Accounts Have Been Hijacked
As cybercriminals continue to take advantage of people who use social media, many LinkedIn accounts are at the center of a hijacking scheme. This targeted attack is very dangerous for professionals and business owners who use the platform. Hackers can take over your account and send damaging messages to your connections, among other malicious activities.
Learn more about this issue and how you can protect your LinkedIn account.
Read MoreRecovering Trust: Meta’s Refund Initiatives for Advertising Glitch Provide Relief to Affected Advertisers
On April 23, 2023, a tech issue caused problems for businesses using Facebook for ads. This glitch forced companies to spend more money than planned. Though the glitch affected many, the impact was not evenly distributed. Big businesses that spend about $200,000 per month have a direct link to Meta and personal account reps. But smaller advertisers do not get the same luxury.
Read MoreMalicious SEO Campaign Affects Thousands of Sites
In a massive malicious SEO campaign, cybercriminals are promoting low-quality Q&A sites by redirecting visitors to fake discussion forums. As a result, almost 15,000 sites have been compromised.
In September 2022, researchers at Sucuri discovered the attacks. Each compromised site was found to contain approximately 20,000 files that were utilized in the search engine campaign.
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