Privacy Risks and Security Threats in Online Social Networks
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Bukalevska, Marija
Karadimce, Aleksandar
Abstract
Online social networks (OSN) have served as a
catalyst in increasing social interaction in the 21st century.
Because of their nature, social networks attract many people
where they can share information such as text and multimedia
content using sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
more. While OSNs provide a simple and fun way to share
information about one’s self, these networks also give rise to new
and serious privacy and security issues that could potentially
harm users in serious manners. Phishing attacks, the spread of
malware, internet fraud, online stalking are a few examples of
the vast landscape of possible security dangers that target OSNs.
This paper is intended to reach the general audience and will
focus on the privacy concerns and classic security threats in
OSNs.
catalyst in increasing social interaction in the 21st century.
Because of their nature, social networks attract many people
where they can share information such as text and multimedia
content using sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
more. While OSNs provide a simple and fun way to share
information about one’s self, these networks also give rise to new
and serious privacy and security issues that could potentially
harm users in serious manners. Phishing attacks, the spread of
malware, internet fraud, online stalking are a few examples of
the vast landscape of possible security dangers that target OSNs.
This paper is intended to reach the general audience and will
focus on the privacy concerns and classic security threats in
OSNs.
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