Shutdownyour computerimmediately

Change Passwordsusing a different

computer

Put a Fraud Alerton your account

to major creditors

Call Your Bankto report fraud& cancel cards

Think before you click.Check for shortened linkscommonly used by scammers.

Check your privacysettings frequently.Be aware of how your profile & content is seen publicly.

A HTTPS website makes thesite encrypted so your infodoes not get intercepted.Look for the lock icon.

Keep Software up-to-date.Failing to do so puts you in the line of fire.

Get Clicks On Malicious LinksThese fake social accounts go around posting comments or promising live streams to popular sports events. But the links lead to a fake website that asks for personal information in order to start the video, which very often doesn't exist.

FAKE LinkedIn AccountEnterprise | Data Analyst | Advisor

Affordable group coverage that stays that way. Humanno won’t change your group insurance costs mid-year, so lock in low rates now. https://fakelink.in/d-ZUhdr

Veronica JonesSales ManagerThis link is a fraud. Make sure to look at the URL before clicking.

John LatterDirector of SalesGreat catch Veronica. I’ve reported this account.

Impersonationating People This scam uses fake accounts to impersonate a person known by the target, thereby making the person more likely to share information and click malicious links.

FAKE Twitter Account@FAKE_CUSTOMER_SERVICE

@CUSTOMER_SERVICE stopped me from using myaccount until I send a bank statement?!?

4:11 PM - 4 Nov 2017

Hi We sincerelyapologize for this. To regain access to youraccount, please visit this link: bit.ly/fakelink

Social media phishingjumped 500%

100% increase in fraudulent social accounts

150% increasein phishing attemptson social media

20% increaseon Facebook & Twitter

81% of the U.S. population has a social media account in 2017.

Facebook2 billion users

Instagram700 million users

Twitter328 million users

Snapchat150 million users

What is Social Media Phishing? Why Hackers Love Social Media

Social Phishing Statistics Social Phishing Scams

SCAM: Click Bait for Malicious Links Social Phishing Scams

Tips to Avoid Social Media Phishing Scams If You Are a Victim of Social Phishing

Social Media Phishing is when attackers use social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram instead of email to obtain your sensitive personal information or click on malicious links.

Gain Login InformationSchemers will set up social media accounts that look like legit businesses, then pretend to offer a survey, promotion, or contest. Inreality, they want to trick people intogiving up their personal information.

FAKE Business FAKE Business

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Click here to the fake link that will ask for personal detailsand you’ll regret you didn’t read this infographic.

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SOURCES: http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/category/enterprise/phishing/the-phishing-landscape/phishing-attacks-by-demographic/social-networks/ http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/22/technology/facebook-twitter-phishing-scams/index.htmlhttps://www.calyptix.com/top-threats/social-media-threats-facebook-malware-twitter-phishing/ https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/social-media-phishing-attacks-soar/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/273476/percentage-of-us-population-with-a-social-network-profile/