Social Media and Online Security Issues

Social Media And Online Security

With the advent and acceleration of social media the threat of identity theft, intellectual property theft and increased cyber crime hangs over us all. In this humorous look at online security issues a young woman is seated in an office in front of a computer display filled with eyeballs. The office is clean and modern with a glass topped desk and wireless mouse, keyboard and display. But that just makes her all the more vulnerable to computer virus attacks, phising attacks, and malware downloads.

A Computer Monitor Filled With Prying Eyes

The metaphor is clear...the Internet world is threatening her with prying eyes. There is no escape from the relentless attack of hackers, cyber criminals and spam artists. For every firewall and spam filter there are a dozen new threats. That concern is evident from the young womans distressed facial expression.

Social Media: The Downside

This is a great image for showing the downside of social media, the over-exposure to countless unknown entities and individuals world-wide who are constantly probing for weaknesses, backdoors and failed firewalls. Businesses increasingly rely on social media for publicity, advertising and customer service, yet there is a clear danger when opening up to the vast number of people trolling the web. Whether it is a Nigerian scammer, a Russian Hacker, or an American cyber punk, businesses and individuals alike cannot afford to let there guard down for a moment. A single security break can wreak havoc on an individual or business...and even undeserved negative reviews on social sharing sites can be difficult if not impossible to combat and counteract.