William Pelgrin of the Center for Internet Security explains why cybercriminals view social media as the perfect venue for finding victims, and offers smart advice to consider before your next tweet, post or click
For celebrities and the average Joe, having two-factor authentication turned on won't protect them against determined hackers, however
Dorkbot variant infection unusual because the criminals exploited a flaw in the file-sharing site MediaFire to spread the malware
Survey also finds nearly half of netizens need nudge to change passwords
Finding of heavy password sharing across more sensitive sites like banks worrying because odds of criminals gaining access improve
Users' names, email addresses and passwords may have been accessed, CEO Tim O'Shaughnessy said
Life can be short for bogus profiles, but the spam keeps on coming
The latest targeted attack, on Chinese activists, shows how cybercriminals are broadening their tactics in going after individuals
Leak probe steps on sanctity of the inbox, could have 'chilling' effect
Researchers find correlation between 'likes' and sexual preference, drug use and race
Social networks create new security risks to both corporate and individual data. These resources help clarify threats, create awareness, and find potential solutions.
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