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December 19, 2016 | All Technology Topics, Cybersecurity, Social Media

Social Networks Can Be Used to Spread Malware

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Social Networks Can Be Used to Spread Malware. Never Click on Unknown Links or Download Files through Social Media Accounts.

Links and files on social networks can include viruses and malware. Never click on links from people that you don’t know and don’t download files that are sent to you through a social media platform. Be skeptical of any links that look unusual, such as a link that comes from someone you haven’t spoken to in a long time. Even someone you know could have their account hacked and used to send out malware. Click here for more security tips and resources

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