Do you know why?
Because LinkedIn offers a wealth of professional information they can misuse!
Here's how:
π© They can leverage chat for fraudulent job offers or malicious links that can compromise your computer.
π΅οΈ When posing as recruiters or colleagues they gain trust and can gather even more information.
πΌ Through LinkedIn tools they can gather details about company structure and resources and conduct corporate espionage.
π― They can create a list of potential victims and send you targeted phishing messages based on your work history.
π They often collect information for broader fraud schemes like cyberattacks, extortion or ransomware.
π Fraudsters often target new employees unfamiliarity with company processes and colleagues.
β© Be cautious with connection requests. Avoid accepting invites from profiles with limited information or no relevance to your role.
π¨ Stay alert on LinkedIn!