You’re scrolling through your feed—liking, sharing, chatting—when a message pops up from a friend:
“Hey, is this you in this video?”
You tap it without thinking.
In seconds, your account is compromised.
Social media has become prime territory for cybercriminals. With billions of users and endless ways to deceive, scams now look more convincing than ever. These aren’t random phishing attempts anymore—they’re targeted, personal, and crafted to mimic the people and platforms you trust.
Here are some of the most common threats circulating today:
- Fake product ads designed to steal your payment information
- Impersonation accounts posing as coworkers, friends, or even your boss
- Malicious direct messages that lure you into clicking infected links
- Job scams asking for “verification fees” or sensitive personal data
Once attackers gain access to your account, they can spread the scam in your name—putting your reputation and contacts at risk.
So how do you stay safe?
- Double‑check links before clicking, especially in DMs
- Report impersonation accounts immediately
- Avoid reusing passwords across platforms
- Turn on multi‑factor authentication
- Be mindful of what you share—photos and posts can reveal more than you think
Social media keeps us connected. Let’s make sure it doesn’t become the place where we get compromised.
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