Description

Cybercrime does not remain static for long. Opportunities constantly arise from technical and social innovations, with hackers finding new ways to exploit the latest browsers, ecommerce sites or mobile computing devices. It is no different for social media. The power of social media platforms is based upon their capacity to connect users in new ways and create new avenues for interaction. For individuals, enterprises and governments, they facilitate new pathways for reaching an audience, promoting a product and fostering communities. Social media platforms are equally attractive to cybercriminals. Yet the growing range of criminal risks encountered across social media remains significantly under-researched. T