Thank you to all of those who participated in our #CybercrimeChat on Aug 12, 2021, 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 573.2K, 850 organic engagements, and 189 hashtag mentions, #CybercrimeChat was an insightful conversation about the ins and outs of social engineering.
Here are some of our favorite answers from the Twitter chat:
Q1: Social engineering is a type of cybercrime that manipulates people into giving up confidential information. What are some different ways social engineering can show up in the digital world?
Q1. Social engineering can be an email or text from a friend, even a social media message, telling you to click a link or download something. If it feels wrong it probably is. Reach out to the friend on a different platform and validate before you click. #cybercrimechat https://t.co/yv5eTTeE3H
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) August 12, 2021
A1: Social engineers could pose as a trusted company, vendor, a boss or coworker, friend or someone else the victim knows to convince the victim to turn over personal information. #CybercrimeChat #KeeperCommunity #FightCybercrime https://t.co/hn57KGlwDC pic.twitter.com/WQvAB5Bl45
— IDTheftCenter (@IDTheftCenter) August 12, 2021
Q2: When it comes to these different types of social engineering, what red flags should we look out for?
Q2: any 🚩 red flags would just feel wrong. Weird broken links, unnatural communication, Facebook messages or emails from people who normally text you. Does it feel off? It probably is. #cybercrimechat https://t.co/ytCBDxOtMm
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) August 12, 2021
Always be on the lookout for websites or folks asking for detailed personal information; be cautious of strangers overextending services or their information; and never enter financial info onto websites you’re unfamiliar with @KeeperSecurity #Cybercrimechat #KeeperCommunity
— Florida Prosperity (@FPPCoalition) August 12, 2021
Q3: What are the dangers associated with social engineering?
Q3: the risk of social engineering is giving up sensitive data. When cybercriminals access your accounts or phone with malicious links or downloads, all of your data is open. Keep yourself safe. #cybercrimechat https://t.co/1amopVpY3w
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) August 12, 2021
This is a great point. Especially social networking sites and dating apps, which have become bigger targets as they have grown and evolved! #CybercrimeChat #KeeperCommunity https://t.co/xln2v9EWP9
— Alex Achten (@Alex_ITRC) August 12, 2021
Q4: What can happen if someone gets a hold of our personal information?
Your digital footprint is your life! We need to be doing a better job of protecting our information online, especially our passwords. This is the door for all of your information, social security, credit, banking, health information. #cybercrimechat https://t.co/edhH4pJH1E
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) August 12, 2021
Q4A You don’t want someone #impersonating you or your #smallbusiness with #identitytheft. You worked hard to get where you are. #staysafe @IDTheftCenter #CybercrimeChat @cybersupportnet https://t.co/301UXZha2D pic.twitter.com/LW458zDWLk
— Cal Coastal SBDC (@CalCoastalSBDC) August 12, 2021
Q5: If someone uses social engineering to get a hold of our personal data, what immediate recovery steps would you recommend?
Freeze your credit! Very important. Also, change any affected passwords. While changing your password, switch to a unique passphrase that is at least 12 characters long! They are easier to remember and harder for hackers to crack #CybercrimeChat #FightCybercrime #KeeperCommunity https://t.co/JbE0aCRsCB
— Alex Achten (@Alex_ITRC) August 12, 2021
Q6: Why should we all care about the privacy of our personal information?
A6: If your private info gets in the wrong person’s hands, it can be devastating. Cybercriminals can use your information to create lines of credit, make purchases, and even commit crimes. You have a right to protect your data and personal information, however. #cybercrimechat https://t.co/bl5Zmi2SgU
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) August 12, 2021
An individual’s personal info connects them w/all the necessary things to maintain financial stability/prosperity. W/access to personal info, they can affect your $, home, job, etc. through various ways, like impersonation or theft @KeeperSecurity #Cybercrimechat #KeeperCommunity pic.twitter.com/3AUQmB6JJ3
— Florida Prosperity (@FPPCoalition) August 12, 2021
Q7: How can we better protect ourselves and our personal data from social engineering tactics like phishing and smishing?
A6: If your private info gets in the wrong person’s hands, it can be devastating. Cybercriminals can use your information to create lines of credit, make purchases, and even commit crimes. You have a right to protect your data and personal information, however. #cybercrimechat https://t.co/bl5Zmi2SgU
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) August 12, 2021
Q7A Awareness is key! #stayalert Don’t share #passwords. If it looks suspicious, check it out before responding. #Verify. #Cybercrimechat #checksource https://t.co/vDYXL55Qjd pic.twitter.com/WnPXfpT5D4
— Cal Coastal SBDC (@CalCoastalSBDC) August 12, 2021
Q8: Do you have any resources or tools to help people protect their personal information from social engineering?
A8: Dark web email scan (see if you’ve already been breached) https://t.co/NSR5QO4iPk
Free trial of Keeper to help you create strong unique passwords: https://t.co/L2EEIGarcB
More resources to be smart online: https://t.co/fKpBPjf7fE#cybercrimechat https://t.co/3a2Y49aaF5
— Keeper Password Manager (@keepersecurity) August 12, 2021