Tag: Cybersecurity
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What to Delete on Social Media Before a Background Check
The high-stakes reality of social media screening Recruiters lean on your online presence long before the interview. Recent surveys show that 70 percent of employers review candidates’ profiles, and 54 percent have rejected an applicant after spotting troubling content and in some industries that figure climbs above 90 percent. Screening does not stop after onboarding.…
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Social Media Independence: Clean Up Your Digital Footprint This 4th of July
Take Back Your Freedom Online! This 4th of July is not just about fireworks and barbecues. It is about freedom. Your personal freedom extends beyond physical borders. It includes your online privacy and the control of your digital footprint. But in the modern day, your digital privacy and freedom is under threat by more companies…
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How to Clean Up Your Social Media Before Applying for Jobs
In today’s job market, your online presence can be just as important as your resume. A recent survey by CareerBuilder found that 70 percent of employers check candidates’ social media profiles before offering a job. What they find could determine whether you land the role or get passed over. Cleaning up your social media before…
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How to Clean Up Your Social Media Before a Job Interview
When preparing for a job interview, polishing your resume and practicing answers are important but cleaning up your social media is just as critical. Today, many employers look beyond your CV. They check your online presence to get a sense of who you are outside of the interview. Your Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, or LinkedIn can…
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Social Engineering Threats on Twitter
Twitter’s speed, public nature, and searchability make it a perfect environment for scammers and social engineers. With millions of conversations happening every day, it only takes one post to make you a target. Back in 2020, hackers gained access to Twitter’s internal systems by social engineering targeting Twitter staff. The hackers then gained access to…
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Top 10 Twitter Cleanup Tools
Keeping your online presence organized is more important than ever. Whether you’re removing old tweets, managing privacy risks, or preparing for job applications, finding the right Twitter cleanup tool can make all the difference. This list breaks down the top 10 Twitter cleanup tools available right now, with a focus on features, platforms supported, and…
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Meet the Airline-Owned Data Broker Selling Over 50% of Flight Data to ICE
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Delta, United, and American Airlines have probably sold your itinerary, credit card info, and your movements to Homeland Security and ICE. Major U.S. airlines are acting as data brokers, selling your data to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 404 Media acquired a contract that indicated an airline-owned data…
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23andMe Fined for “Profoundly Damaging” Breach With 7 Million Victims
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Remember That 23andMe Breach? The UK Just Brought the Hammer Down When we last covered 23andMe’s bankruptcy and the dangers of their genetic data retention, the company was already on thin ethical ice, having also leaked the genetic data of nearly 7 million customers according to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. 23andMe…
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Social Engineering Threats on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is often seen as a safe, professional space. Its business focus and polished interface make people let their guard down. But for social engineers, that trust is exactly what they exploit. The more confident you are in the platform, the more effective their tactics become. If you’re not sure what social engineering is and…
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Localhost Tracking: The New Privacy Battleground That Could Cost Meta Billions
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Researchers have discovered another ethically concerning abuse of user privacy from Meta (parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger and WhatsApp). The same technology appears to have been used by Russian search paltform Yandex too. Tracking users has been a critical part of Meta’s business model for years (and almost any ad-support platform) – for…