The 'get to know me' social media trend is described as a "field day" for hackers, circulating on platforms like Instagram and TikTok
Adrianus Warmenhoven, cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, shares “Knowledge is power for scammers and the recent 'get to know me' template circulating on Instagram and TikTok serves as a potential goldmine for fraudsters, providing them with a treasure trove of personal information.
From age and height to zodiac signs and pet names, this data can be exploited in various ways, offering insights into passwords or enabling scammers to create more convincing fake profiles using the intimate details of users’ lives.
A hacker can use your details to create more plausible phishing emails that are tailored to impersonate you and target your contacts to trick them into downloading malware or revealing their financial information.
The best way to avoid putting your security at risk is to avoid these trends altogether. But if you choose to engage, ensure that your profile settings are configured to be private. If your profile is public, make sure you are monitoring who is viewing your story and block any suspicious users.
What may initially appear as a harmless social media trend can inadvertently expose individuals to unforeseen threats."