Social Media

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While there are many benefits to sharing and communicating through social media, it can also be a big security risk. This video lesson explores the risks associated with social media and why you should be concerned.

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Statistical Data:

  • The smartphone is the device of choice for most US mobile social network users; more than 150 million in United States alone.
  • An estimated 30 thousand websites a day are hacked
  • Approximately 313 million users monthly on Twitter
  • Approximately 433 million users on LinkedIn
  • Approximately 500 million monthly users on Instagram
  • Approximately 176 registered users on Pinterest.
  • Approximately 256 days to spot a social medial breach
  • Approximately 88 days to contain a breach

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