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Security on Social Media
In this video, you will learn the ways in which social media can be a cybersecurity risk and the types of information that can be collected.
In this video, you will learn the ways in which social media can be a cybersecurity risk and the types of information that can be collected.
After you’ve watched the video, read through the following recap on what hackers look for on your social media.
Hackers look for the following information.
- Dates: your birthday, when you’re on holiday/vacation or at work
- Photos/videos: items/people in the media can give away important information
- Friends and family: who you follow, who your family are, who your friends are
- Personal information: schools you went to, where you work
- Likes and dislikes: this can relate to a variety of things and provides information that can be used in multiple ways
Over to you: Update your security settings on your accounts.
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Cyber Security Foundations: Why Cyber Security is Important
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