5 Social Media Security Threats Confronting Enterprises


 #4 Social Networking sites

Hackers inject malicious code into a social networking site by going directly to the source code. It is generally done through inside advertisements or via third party apps. Due to 140 characters Tweet limit on Twitter hackers easily befools the user by providing the option of shortened URLs for the malicious websites which on a visit will extract all personal information about the user. Adding to it the malware infections raises many folds due to retweeting the post on twitter.

#3 Social media when used to defame the employees

Nobody is perfect, people tend to make mistakes. Office related matters should be constrained inside it. An imprudent comment in a work related social media account is dangerous as it leads to unforeseen circumstances and can spoil the office work environment.

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