Social networks are becoming a more important way for criminals to spread their attacks, it has been reported. A senior technology consultant at Sophos suggests that gangs can deliver attacks via social networks just as easily as they can via traditional email.
However, unlike corporate email systems, this sector is typically not being scanned for spam and malicious content. Even worse, many users automatically trust links and videos sent to them by their Facebook friends, not realising that it could be that their friend's account has been compromised by hackers..
Strong, non-dictionary passwords are a must, he claimed.
Sophos recommends that all links and web pages should be scanned for malicious or spam content in real-time, providing a higher level of protection for users. It feels that all social networking users "need a good serving of common sense", and should learn not to put themselves in danger.
A recent survey by Consumer Reports magazine found that 52 per cent of adult users of social networks have posted risky personal information online.
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However, unlike corporate email systems, this sector is typically not being scanned for spam and malicious content. Even worse, many users automatically trust links and videos sent to them by their Facebook friends, not realising that it could be that their friend's account has been compromised by hackers..
Strong, non-dictionary passwords are a must, he claimed.
Sophos recommends that all links and web pages should be scanned for malicious or spam content in real-time, providing a higher level of protection for users. It feels that all social networking users "need a good serving of common sense", and should learn not to put themselves in danger.
A recent survey by Consumer Reports magazine found that 52 per cent of adult users of social networks have posted risky personal information online.
APA
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