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Home   »   Social Media

Twitter Hacked in Bitcoin Scam

  • Posted on:July 16, 2020
  • Posted in:Cybercrime, Social Media
  • Posted by:
    Mark Nunnikhoven (Vice President, Cloud Research)
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Computer monitor with a bitcoin displayed on the screen being lifted out of the display by a fishing line indicated a scam or phishing attack

It started with one weird tweet. Then another. Quickly, some of the most prominent accounts on Twitter were all sending out the same message; I am giving back to the community. All Bitcoin sent to the address below will be sent back double! If you send $1,000, I will send back $2,000. Only doing this…

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Tags: Current Newscybercrime

3 Steps To Take For Social Media Account Security

  • Posted on:March 17, 2017
  • Posted in:Social Media
  • Posted by:
    Mark Nunnikhoven (Vice President, Cloud Research)
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Social media is a tough place for companies. That’s understandable. The idea of connecting people to each other breaks down when one of those people is a major multi-national brand. But there is a place on social for companies and when it’s handled well, it’s amazing. Unfortunately, as much as positive examples show personality and…

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Tags: Internet SafetyOpSec

Using Trend Micro Security’s Privacy Scanner – Part 2: Web Browser Privacy

  • Posted on:March 3, 2016
  • Posted in:Consumer, Privacy, Security, Social Media
  • Posted by:
    Michael Miley
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Many users of social networks don’t realize their identity data can be compromised when the privacy settings in their account are too lax. On Facebook, for example, you can determine who can see your stuff (for future posts, things you’re tagged in, and so on); who can contact you (friends, friends of friends, or everyone);…

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Using Trend Micro Security’s Privacy Scanner – Part 1: Social Network Privacy

  • Posted on:February 25, 2016
  • Posted in:Consumer, Privacy, Security, Social Media
  • Posted by:
    Michael Miley
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Many users of social networks don’t realize their identity data can be compromised when the privacy settings in their account are too lax. On Facebook, for example, you can determine who can see your stuff (for future posts, things you’re tagged in, and so on); who can contact you (friends, friends of friends, or everyone);…

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How to Protect Yourself against Web Threats on Social Networks

  • Posted on:February 18, 2016
  • Posted in:Consumer, Security, Social Media
  • Posted by:
    Michael Miley
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It’s so easy to do, we tend to forget that simply clicking a malicious URL that’s posted on your favorite social networking site can launch a dangerous process that can steal your personal data or infect your machine. So how can you protect yourself from dangerous links—just as simply— when networking with friends and family?…

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How Much Do We Value Security and Privacy on Social Media?

  • Posted on:May 27, 2015
  • Posted in:Consumer, Internet Safety, Security, Social Media
  • Posted by:
    Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)
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How concerned about privacy and security are you when using your favorite social media sites? If you had to choose, would you prioritize one over the other? Such questions might never cross the mind of normal netizens. Yet with data breaches, identity theft, and the sharing of personal information by service providers on the rise,…

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Social Media Privacy Settings Are Important

  • Posted on:April 6, 2015
  • Posted in:Consumer, Security, Social, Social Media
  • Posted by:Rik Ferguson (VP, Security Research)
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We all enjoy keeping up with friends and family on social media, but we have to be mindful of our privacy and security when we do. Here are some suggestions to help keep your personal information private: 1. Understand what information the site needs for your account and how they use it in the first…

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Turning Hackers into InfoSec Pros

  • Posted on:April 2, 2015
  • Posted in:Consumer, Security, Social Media
  • Posted by:
    Gavin Donovan
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We recently attended the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference in Austin, Texas and were pleased to discover cybersecurity and privacy were popular topics this year. One session in particular given by a panel including the Secret Service caught our attention, and focused on why hackers hack and what we, as a society, can do about…

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Skipping Work to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? ā€œUnfriendā€ Your Boss First

  • Posted on:March 17, 2015
  • Posted in:Internet Safety, Social Media
  • Posted by:
    Shannon McCarty-Caplan
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I love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. The party starts the Saturday before and doesn’t stop until the river is back to its original (less fluorescent green) color. I’m not alone! According to a poll conducted by Cint USA and Trend Micro*, almost 60 percent of respondents plan on participating in St. Patty’s Day…

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