Social media has evolved how businesses and individuals communicate and although we are constantly being warned about the risks of social media, no one ever thinks a hack will actually happen to them, their family, or their company. Yet, every day it seems that another company’s social network has been hacked. Three recent social media… Read more »
Posts By: Otavio Freire
The Three Most Common Social Media Dangers
A good reputation complete with trust from customers is one of the hardest things for a business to earn but it is also one of the easiest to lose. Through recent data breaches we have seen companies such as Target and Anthem quickly lose customer trust and suffer damage to their company value as a… Read more »
Security Breaches via Social Media: How They Happen and How to Prevent Them
Max Credit Union, a well-known credit union with more than a dozen locations in the Montgomery, Alabama area, recently found themselves in hot water due to a serious security violation. A member’s name and personal information, including account balance was posted on Facebook. From the perspective of a finance professional it may seem that such… Read more »
The Security Pitfalls of Social Media
Social media is the most powerful marketing and communications tool available. For a fraction of the cost of traditional marketing tactics it allows companies to reach and engage with established and potential customers. A growing number of companies are now using Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to post content in order to engage with customers and… Read more »
