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Social Media
Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators
A plausible-sounding sponsorship offer could mask an attempt to compromise your Google account
Christian Ali Bravo • 07 Oct 2026
Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself
The business social networking site is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information. Don’t believe everyone on the site is who they say they are.
Phil Muncaster • 16 Jan 2026
Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?
Should verified identities become the standard online? Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows why the question matters.
Tony Anscombe • 14 Jan 2026
Oversharing is not caring: What’s at stake if your employees post too much online
From LinkedIn to X, GitHub to Instagram, there are plenty of opportunities to share work-related information. But posting could also get your company into trouble.
Phil Muncaster • 01 Dec 2025
Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators
Social media influencers can provide reach and trust for scams and malware distribution. Robust account protection is key to stopping the fraudsters.
Phil Muncaster • 25 Nov 2025
Deepfake 'doctors' take to TikTok to peddle bogus cures
Look out for AI-generated 'TikDocs' who exploit the public's trust in the medical profession to drive sales of sketchy supplements
Martina López and Tomáš Foltýn • 25 Apr 2025
Scams
Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware
Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform
Tomáš Foltýn • 01 Jul 2024
10 things to avoid posting on social media – and why
Do you often take to social media to broadcast details from your life? Here’s why this habit may put your privacy and security at risk.
Phil Muncaster • 26 Feb 2024
Is your LinkedIn profile revealing too much?
How much contact and personal information do you give away in your LinkedIn profile and who can see it? Here’s why less may be more.
Daniel Cunha Barbosa • 16 Nov 2023