Originally published by ESET WeLiveSecurity
The business social networking site is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information. Not everyone on the site is who they say they are.
Threats on LinkedIn:
- Fake recruiter scams
- Phishing via connection requests
- Social engineering attacks
- Corporate espionage
- Malware distribution
- Fake job postings
- Investment scams
Why LinkedIn is targeted:
- Professional credibility assumed
- Rich personal and corporate data
- Business communication norms
- High-value targets concentrated
Protection strategies:
- Verify connection requests carefully
- Limit public profile information
- Be skeptical of unsolicited messages
- Never download unexpected attachments
- Verify job opportunities independently
- Use privacy settings effectively
- Report suspicious accounts