Thank you to all of those who participated in our Twitter chat on Oct 12, 2021 in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This was made possible by our chat sponsor, Keeper Security, a top-rated password manager trusted by Cybercrime Support Network and many others to keep their passwords safe.
With a potential reach of more than 886K, 595 organic engagements, and 144 hashtag mentions, this chat was an insightful conversation about cybercrime in the social media arena.
Here are some of our favorite answers from the Twitter chat:
Q1: What risks are associated with using social media?
A1: The number of #databreaches has shown weaknesses in social networks for cybercriminals to exploit – phishing schemes, spoofed accounts, and other ways to trick users into giving up their credentials are just a few examples of how they may target users. #fightcybercrime https://t.co/Q8TMYQP035
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) October 12, 2021
Those 50+ are increasingly active on social media, where there is potential for scams. Romance, shopping, and even COVID scams are among those that can start on social media. The goals of these scammers are to steal your $ or your identity. #KeeperCommunity #FightCybercrime
— AARP Fraud Watch Network (@aarpfraudwatch) October 12, 2021
Q2: What types of data are cybercriminals looking to steal on social media?
A2: Common data that’s already on your social media profiles can be used to steal your identity like name, birthday, hometown, school location & graduation dates. #keepercommunity #fightcybercrime #becybersmart https://t.co/WsISYlT0I8
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) October 12, 2021
A1: Social media users are being targeted by spoofing accounts, phishing scams and more. ITRC has recently received four times the number of cases for #hackedinstagram accounts this last month. #FightCybercrime https://t.co/Q1C3LpDb35
— IDTheftCenter (@IDTheftCenter) October 12, 2021
Q3: What are some red flags 🚩everyone should keep an eye out for on social media?
A3: If you get a friend request from someone you’re already connected confirm their identity outside of social media messaging. Watch for suspicious links in your inbox & don’t play “social media challenges” where you post private information#fightcybercrime #becybersmart https://t.co/MDvbImHlTq
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) October 12, 2021
Q3A Requests for money💰or your address should always be taken seriously (in social media, emails, real life..) Why does the world need to know this info? #FightCybercrime #KeeperCommunity https://t.co/sqwwZVzjjC pic.twitter.com/pcdRvEYRuc
— Cal Coastal SBDC (@CalCoastalSBDC) October 12, 2021
Q4: GenZ is often labeled as the digital, tech-savvy generation. How do cybercriminals target this younger generation on social media?
A4: We’d love to believe GenZ ismore tech-savvy, but research shows they’re some of the biggest culprits of #passwordreuse and also fall for social media scams. #keepercommunity #fightcybercrime #becybersmart https://t.co/LSy82M9tNk
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) October 12, 2021
A4: People under 30 are actually more likely to fall for phishing scams than their parents. Learn how to protect any generation from falling for online scams, on social media or elsewhere: https://t.co/b1vbVaH03c #BanksNeverAskThat #FightCybercrime #KeeperCommunity pic.twitter.com/o2eclHKrly
— American Bankers Association (@ABABankers) October 12, 2021
Q5: Social media platforms constantly make updates to their privacy and terms. How can we be sure we keep up with these updates?
A5: Read👏the👏 terms 👏and👏 conditions 👏#keepercommunity #fightcybercrime #becybersmart https://t.co/I1dU6LbB3J
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) October 12, 2021
When you create your profile it will automatically set up default settings, but they normally have the loosest privacy standards. It’s important to manually customize your accounts’ privacy and check back periodically for updates. #FightCybercrime #KeeperCommunity https://t.co/2IUrjCKxpL
— Living Security 👤 (@Living_Security) October 12, 2021
Q6: What are some resources, tools, or tips you have to help people protect themselves on social media?
A6: Whether you’re worried about social media security for you, your family, or your business, it begins with good password hygiene. Use strong, unique passwords and check out our free random password generator: https://t.co/AOfctyDC5x#fightcybercrime #becybersmart https://t.co/fNU8yjUhIv
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) October 12, 2021
A6: Visit the AARP Fraud Resource Center at https://t.co/GcncUAX4qg and click “Social Media Scams” to learn about common social media scams, their red flags, and how to help protect yourself from them.
— AARP Fraud Watch Network (@aarpfraudwatch) October 12, 2021
Thanks again to all of the organizations and individuals who contributed to a lively Twitter Chat full of tips and resources to protect yourself on social media. Follow @CyberSupportNet on Twitter and subscribe to the CSN newsletter to stay in the loop for future Twitter chats.