The use of social media has increased dramatically in the las few years. Individual and businesses use social media platforms to share ideas, events and even to promote content. However, with the increase of social media use, the privacy risks associated to these sites have also increased.
The increased user base of social networking sites, have tempted them to ask for more and more data for better user-base management. This data is a significant source of income for the sites, because this data is sold to advertisers. Nowadays, networking sites have become such big brands that people take their information security for granted. Availability of personal info is an opportunity for scam artists, identity thieves, and stalkers to use user’s info in a way that’s harmful. Even the Facebook messages which people use so carelessly is not end to end encrypted.
Fake debt collectors, account hacking, stalking and harassment are some of the privacy issues with the use of digital media.
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