Linkedin: Be careful, fake accounts are invading the social network

Hackers try to trap users on Linkedin

Hackers to distract internet users create a wide knowledge network before contacting their targets. In fact, potential victims are less likely to decline a connection request.

Secondly, hackers, who will be commissioned by foreign countries classified as enemies, will look for ways to recover confidential information. Fake accounts include: offer business trips or invitations to conferences. It should be noted that a similar computer attack launched by the North Korean state was detected by Google teams at the beginning of this year.

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, many of us have been working remotely and having to spend more time at home using our personal devices. As a result, staff have become more vulnerable to malicious approaches from hostile security services and criminal organisations on social media. As Dominic Fortescue, the UK government’s director general of security, explains to the BBC:

In a campaign targeting ministry staff, the UK recommends: Be careful when you encounter connection requests on LinkedIn. We would also advise you to be careful with job offers. Sometimes they hide malware that can install Trojans, ransomware, or even steal confidential information.

Other countries, including the US, have launched similar prevention campaigns, while LinkedIn claims it is doing everything possible to prevent the spread of fake profiles. “Our Threat Intelligence team uses the information we uncover and intelligence from a variety of sources, including government agencies, to eliminate fake accounts.” Microsoft develops its social network.

Source : BBC