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- Security Risks and Safeguard Measures in Social Media Usage
Security Risks and Safeguard Measures in Social Media Usage
Authors : Ilker Kara
Pages : 10-15
Doi:10.31590/ejosat.818375
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Publication Date : 2020-11-30
Article Type : Research
Abstract :The social media is a user-based online network that brings large masses together, where users share their own content. Social media is actively used today since it expands the interaction between individuals and institutions. Due to its great potential, social media also attracts the attention of malicious individuals. The attackers also use social media actively to reach their victims. Although large-scale security investments are made against these widespread threats affecting individuals and institutions, no definite solution has been found yet. In this study, it was aimed to increase awareness of end-users by identifying the security weaknesses in social media, measures that can be taken and the ways of protection.Keywords : Types of attacks in Social Networks, Social Media, Computer Security