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Facebook Phishing Scams Target Concerned Friends and Family

BleepingComputer describes a phishing scam that’s been running rampant on Facebook for the past several months, in which threat actors use hacked accounts to post links to phony articles implying that someone has been killed in an accident. The Facebook posts have captions like “I can't believe he is gone,” accompanied by thumbnails of news articles involving car accidents or crime scenes.

Meta is down: Skynet and Other Groups Claim to Have Attacked

Update: Meta appears to be coming online again. Breaking news: 3 threat actor groups (Skynet, Godzilla, and Anonymous Sudan) have claimed to attack and shut down Facebook, Threads and Instagram. Users are being automatically logged out of Meta and being shown session expired messages. Then they are unable to log back in. Instagram is showing feed errors.

LinkedIn is Being Used for *Dating* - It's a Recipe for Disaster

A new article explains how business professionals are beginning to be not-so-professional and seeking to make personal connections. It’s only a matter of time before cybercriminals jump in. I came across a recent Business Insider article entitled, “The hottest new dating site: LinkedIn.” The title made me laugh… and then when I put my cybersecurity hat back on, the laughing stopped.

How To Avoid Social Media Identity Theft

You can avoid social media identity theft by setting strict privacy settings, securing your social media accounts with strong passwords, vetting every friend and follower request, keeping an eye out for phishing attempts and limiting what you share on social media. With almost every person having at least one social media account, cybercriminals are leveraging this by targeting these accounts to carry out various cyber attacks, including identity theft.

How to Protect Your Children Online: 5 Effective YouTube Parental Controls

YouTube is the world's second-biggest social media platform, currently boasting 2.7 billion active users in 2023, second only to Facebook, which stands at 2.9 billion. An important feature of YouTube is YouTube Kids, where 35 million children can enjoy age-appropriate content for younger audiences (5-8 years) and older (9-12 years).

How to Get a Job in Cybersecurity by Leveraging LinkedIn

Landing a SOC job and breaking into the cybersecurity space can feel daunting. One way to set yourself up for success is to leverage professional social networking sites like LinkedIn. When used correctly, LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for growing your connections and landing your dream gig. Not sure how to get a job in cybersecurity by using LinkedIn? Here are some tips.

10 Tips to Grow Your Business with Social Media Marketing

Determining the optimal social media platform for your business is a pivotal stage in establishing a prosperous online presence. Social media has transformed into a vital tool for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to connect with their target audience, establish brand awareness, and increase sales. In this article, we will explore various aspects of social media management and marketing to enhance the growth of your business.

How to Protect Your Facebook Account from Cybercriminals

The social media landscape has undergone dramatic change in recent years. Elon Musk bought Twitter and changed its name to "X." Mark Zuckerberg bought Instagram and WhatsApp before launching Threads to capitalize on Twitter's recent PR disasters. TikTok came out of nowhere to become the platform of choice for Gen Z. One thing, however, has stayed the same. Facebook remains, somewhat surprisingly, the most popular social media platform.