Subtle Information Hackers Find in the Background of Your Social Media Photos
And how you can better protect yourself against accidentally exposing personal information
For hackers, the rise of social media is one of the most important technological advancements in history. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms make gaining access to personal and business information extremely easy.
Most people are somewhat aware of the dangers of posting personal information online.
According to a 2016 study by The University of Phoenix, 84 percent of U.S. adults claim to have at least one social media account and, “as the prominence of social media has grown, so too has the number of criminals preying on those who use it.” The same survey showed, “Nearly two in three U.S. adults who have personal social media profiles say they are aware that their accounts have been hacked and 86 percent agree they limit the personal information they post due to the fear of it being accessed by hackers.”
However, many people overlook the danger of posting on social media and inadvertently leaking sensitive personal information. This is especially true when it comes to images.
