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Social Media Risks
The document discusses various risks associated with social media use, including data loss, identity theft, fake requests, and profile hacking. It provides actionable advice for protecting oneself, such as using complex passwords, being cautious with friend requests, and monitoring accounts for unusual activity. Additional resources and tips for enhancing security on social media platforms are also included.
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Social Media Risks
- 1. Social Media: Coping withthe Risks TechTalk for JCCC Retirees Association March 27, 2019
- 2. Problem: Data Loss • Nov.2018 Marriott 500m • Oct. 2018 Facebook 29m • Sept. 2017 Equinox 143m • May 2016 LinkedIn 117m • Aug. 2013 Yahoo 3b Passwords Credit card numbers Email addresses Phone numbers Dates of birth Security questions Check https://haveibeenpwned.com/
- 3. Problem: Identity Theft • Unsolicitedphone calls and scams • IRS money due phone calls (not legit) • Unsolicited calls or email offering a technical fix • Unsolicited calls offering medical equipment for Medicare or Medicaid recipients
- 4. Problem: Fake Requests From SpamProfiles Clues to fake Facebook friend requests • Do you know requestor or have friends in common? • Is request from an unknown attractive member of opposite sex? • Profile has limited Facebook history or timeline? • Already Facebook friends?
- 5. Suspect a Fake FacebookRequest? • Process to report face Facebook friend request: https://www.socme dsean.com/answere d-how-do-i-report-a- fake-facebook- friend-request/
- 6. Problem: Risks in SocialSharing • Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat can reveal your location • Posting while traveling (Do you want folks to know your house or apartment is empty?) • Photo metadata can identify your location Note: sites like metapicz.com, whereisthepicture.com and www.pic2map.com can identify map locations unless geo-tagging is turned off on the camera/smartphone.
- 7. Pic2Map Example • Displaysphoto image, camera used, date, address, city, country, satellite image and standard map of location
- 8. Problem: Profile Hacking •Cracking social media user account passwords: most common way to hack one’s profile • Solution: Use complex and frequently changed passwords • Beware of Facebook Chat (Messenger) messages even from people you know
- 9. Profile Hacking Apps and websitescan be used to create fake Facebook chats online
- 10. In Case You’reHacked: Symptoms • Your device slows down • You’re using far more data with ISP than expected • Videos suddenly buffer, web pages take longer to load • Programs and apps keep crashing • Your device (computer, mobile device, phone) suddenly reboots • Unexplained online activity
- 11. In Case You’re Hacked:Solutions • Run your antivirus software • Install any Operating System upgrades • Check Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Manager (Mac) – unknown apps • Check ISP data usage for unusual spikes • Reboot system see if problem persists • Constantly check your accounts for unauthorized activity
- 12. Check For Unusual Activity: •Unauthorized financial transactions • Credit card charges or purchases you didn’t make • Movies on Netflix you didn’t stream • Songs on Spotify or Pandora you didn’t play • Unrecognized Facebook activity
- 13. Think Your AccountIs Hacked? • Change your passwords, even for old accounts that may use a common password • Stop using the hacked password…everywhere! • Monitor statements (credit cards and financial institutions) for charges you don’t recognize. • Alert financial institutions that you’ve been hacked, if you find any evidence. • Use distinctive passwords, especially for accounts with personal, health and financial data. • Use a cross-platform password manager to store passwords. Some apps generate complex passwords for you.
- 14. Your Facebook Account Hacked? •Check out m.facebook.com/help/20330589 3040179/ • Explore link to Step by step guide m.facebook.com/help/13067254 09382822 • If someone tried to change email associated with a Facebook account, Facebook sends a message to the previous email account with a special link. You can click the link to reverse the email change and secure your account.
- 15. Google Account Hacked? Report suspiciousmail to Google productforums.google.co m/forum/#!msg/gmail/RI yIm0v- xnA/py_QQyH4BwAJ
- 16. Twitter Account Hacked? If youthink your Twitter account has been hacked help.twitter.com/en/safet y-and-security/twitter- account-compromised
- 17. Problem: Malicious Links andAttachments • Email with fake embedded email addresses or links • Email with unsolicited images or video attached • If you receive unexpected email or text attachment (photo, video, link), always check with sender to verify
- 18. Starts out asan innocent: “How are you?” Don’t volunteer personal details unless you know who you are communicating with.
- 19. Check the realaddress
- 20. Your Best Defense •Use strong, complex passwords or pass phrases • Use two-factor authentication for important accounts (Google, Apple, financial, health) • Don’t accept requests from unknown individuals • Beware unexpected links or attachments • Download apps from recognized safe sites (App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store)
- 21. Be Safe, BeProactive • Think before you share anything! • Don't include birthday, address, phone on your profile www.facebook.com/h elp/101765758165199 4/ • Review and update social media privacy settings www.facebook.com/h elp/115450405225661 • Use Facebook Privacy Checkup www.facebook.com/a bout/basics/manage- your-privacy/posts#16
- 22. Resources 10 Worst SocialMedia Hacks https://www.infosecurity- magazine.com/blogs/top-10-worst- social-media-cyber/ 18 Biggest Data Breaches of 20th Century https://www.csoonline.com/article/213 0877/the-biggest-data-breaches-of-the- 21st-century.html Has Your Phone Been Hacked? https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/ columnist/komando/2018/05/04/has- your-computer-phone-been-hacked- heres-how-tell/559136002/ Privacy/Security Risks of Social Media https://www.rswebsols.com/tutorials/in ternet/privacy-security-risks-social- media
- 23. Resources How do Ispot and Report a Fake Facebook Friend Request? https://www.socmedsean.com/ans wered-how-do-i-report-a-fake- facebook-friend-request/ Find Location from Photo https://www.guidingtech.com/find -location-from-photo/ How to Spot a Fake Friend Request https://www.lifewire.com/how-to- spot-a-fake-friend-request- 2487747 Assembled by Jonathan Bacon for the Johnson County Community College Retirees Association, March 2019
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