Thread: Social networks

The word is not new but has taken a potentially dangerous new dimension. We're all aware of all the social networking sites out there, which are increasingly being used by millions across the globe. Often unknowingly, people share information on these sites that could prove to be a security hazard. As the real identity of the account holder can be faked, so the authenticity of a person is always in question. Generally these sites carry information that is personal in nature. This can be a target by the attacker and be used in a way that can prove to be detrimental to a person or organization. Apart from this, an attacker can himself con a person to share information by sending a link for a phising web site.A user should be cautious while dealing with messages containing these links.