LinkedIn Becomes Most Impersonated Brand in Phishing Scams | Sync Up
April 27, 2022
LinkedIn Becomes Most Impersonated Brand in Phishing Scams | Sync Up
Receive an unsolicited message from LinkedIn or one of your connections? Chances are it could be a scam as LinkedIn is now the number one brand impersonated in online phishing scams. We’ll show you why cyber criminals are shifting their focus to the social media platform and how to ensure you’re not the victim of an attack as we sit down and sync up with Rocket IT’s weekly technology update.
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In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Why the LinkedIn brand is used in 52 percent of impersonation scams
- How a LinkedIn phishing scam typically occurs
- What can happen if you fall victim to a LinkedIn brand impersonation attack
- How you can prevent 99 percent of Linked phishing attempts
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