Tag: LinkedIn Privacy
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Liking a LinkedIn Post Almost Cost This Person a Job – Social Media Screening
Background checks used to be about verifying your criminal history, employment records, or education. But now, even the smallest pieces of your online activity are being put under the microscope. A recent post on r/privacy shows just how invasive this has become. The Reddit user explained that Sterling, a major background check company, scanned their…
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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…