Social news
Major LinkedIn Account Takeover Campaign Underway 🦹
Here's a summary of the article from Infosecurity Magazine about a major LinkedIn account takeover:
Attackers are attempting to breach LinkedIn accounts, even those protected by multi-factor authentication (MFA). Accounts solely protected by passwords are at risk of brute force attacks. As a result, LinkedIn has been temporarily locking out legitimate users, prompting them to verify their accounts and update passwords.
In severe cases, attackers successfully take over accounts, changing both the password and associated email address. This action effectively locks out the original owner.
Some victims have reported receiving ransom messages, demanding small amounts of money to regain access. In other instances, accounts have been deleted entirely.
The article highlights the risks associated with such account takeovers. Beyond ransom demands, attackers could use the compromised accounts for social engineering, covert data collection, or spreading malicious content.
The exact intentions of the attackers remain unclear. They could be motivated by financial gain, phishing, or acquiring internal information. Regardless of their intent, the potential impact on victims is significant.
The article suggests a few potential methods the attackers might be using to gain access. One theory is that they might have data from a unique LinkedIn breach and are using it to target accounts without two-step verification. Another possibility is the use of brute force tools, especially against accounts with shorter passwords.
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infosecurity-magazine.com
New features
Desktop version of Threads is coming soon 🧵
Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, posted on Threads overnight that the desktop version of Threads is coming soon - 'we're close on web...'
TweetDeck removed for the vast majority of users â›”
X has officially removed TweetDeck for standard members.
Only those with Twitter Premium can now access.
Comment: A sad end for many to a really useful tool. I must have spent hours on TweetDeck over the years and used to run it pretty much permanently on a second screen.
Tips
How to avoid being hacked on social media 👀
Social media platforms offer numerous advantages to businesses, such as promoting products on Facebook, generating leads on LinkedIn, and offering real-time customer service on Twitter. However, these platforms also come with risks, including the threat of hacking. If compromised, a business's reputation can suffer, operations may be halted, and in extreme cases, the business might have to shut down. Additionally, data breaches can lead to customer dissatisfaction and potential fines from data protection authorities.
To mitigate these risks, the article suggests several measures:
Social Media Policy: Establish a clear policy outlining the dos and don'ts for employees on social media. For instance, they shouldn't post photos of their ID cards, which can be misused.
Employees’ Personal Social Networks: Define how employees' personal social networks relate to the business. This includes guidelines on sharing business posts and using platforms like LinkedIn for business promotion.
Information Security Policy: Update this policy to include social networks. Emphasize the use of strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.
Educate Employees: Provide training to ensure employees understand the benefits and risks associated with social media. This includes recognizing potential phishing attempts or suspicious messages.
Setup Social Network Admins Correctly: Ensure that business pages on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn have at least two admins. Avoid using 'fake profiles' and consider tools like Buffer for efficient and secure management.
In conclusion, while the digital landscape can be perilous, taking the right precautions can significantly reduce risks.
pollingersocial.co.uk
Tools
The Complete Social Media Video Sizes Cheat Sheet 📺
A comprehensive guide detailing the video sizes for major social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.
socialpilot.co
TikTok SEO: 8 Tips To Get Your TikTok Videos Rank High in Search 📺
The article delves into the increasing significance of TikTok as a search engine, especially among the younger generation. It emphasizes the importance of optimizing TikTok content for search to maximize reach.
theleap.co
Social Mind: Social and AI Insights
It's Friday and here's today's social media news plus tools and tips 🥳
I'm wrapping up the week with a LinkedIn Profile review plus content creation and general admin.
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