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Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks
Phishing was no longer as common in 2024 as before, according to CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report. Threat actors trend toward accessing legitimate accounts through social engineering techniques like voice phishing (vishing), callback phishing, and help desk social engineering attacks. We’re well within the era of what cybersecurity technology CrowdStrike called “the enterprising adversary,” with malware-as-a-service and criminal ecosystems replacing…
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Chase will soon block Zelle payments to sellers on social media
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase) will soon start blocking Zelle payments to social media contacts to combat a significant rise in online scams utilizing the service for fraud. Zelle is a highly popular digital payments network that allows users to transfer money quickly and securely between bank accounts. It is also integrated into the mobile apps of many banks in the…
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Trump vs. Twitter: The president takes on social media moderation
For years, Donald Trump’s fight against social media companies has been a one-man boxing match. He calls them out over bias, and they rewrite policies making him the one exception to their rules, taking care never to punch back. But on Tuesday, Twitter slapped back for the first time ever, labeling two tweets as making false and misleading claims about…
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Tapestry Lets You Combine Social Media, Blogs, and Videos to Create Your Own Timeline
As convenient as the internet is, when big tech companies chase endless growth, that can mean bloat. Nowadays, it feels like every company wants to lure me into an algorithm trap, convince me to use their AI services, or try to make me pay a premium to browse like I used to. One of my favorite tools for fighting back…
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Who Creates Spam and Social Media Bots, and Why?
Quick Links Types of Bots on Social Media Spend enough time on any social platform, and you’ll probably spot shady accounts posting recycled comments, sending suspicious links, or responding with the same canned message again and again. So who’s behind them, and what do they gain? These accounts pop up across YouTube, Instagram, and any other social media platform. In…
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You Might Be Following Trump on Social Media Without Meaning To
In the two days since Donald Trump was sworn into office, you may have noticed something odd on social media: You and your friends might be following Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, first lady Melania Trump, and the Trump White House on Instagram and Facebook, despite never following these three individuals before. It begs the question: Did Meta automatically follow…
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Why Some TikTok Users Are Fleeing to RedNote, Another Chinese Social Media App
TikTok’s future in the United States is looking more uncertain than ever. With a potential ban just days away, angry TikTok users are looking for alternatives—and they’re not all turning to American-based platforms like Instagram. Instead, these users, who dub themselves “TikTok refugees,” are looking to stick it to the U.S. government, who is trying to ban their favorite app…
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What Is Social CRM? A Comprehensive Guide
A social CRM solution helps a business to more effectively deploy its marketing and sales strategies across multiple social channels. While social media CRM software can streamline social efforts for a better brand experience, the additional cost may not be worth it, especially if a clear social strategy isn’t already in place. However, for businesses ready to grow their social…
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Instagram’s head says social media needs more context because of AI
In a series of Threads posts this afternoon, Instagram head Adam Mosseri says users shouldn’t trust images they see online because AI is “clearly producing” content that’s easily mistaken for reality. Because of that, he says users should consider the source, and social platforms should help with that. “Our role as internet platforms is to label content generated as AI…
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Never Buy Tickets on Social Media—It’s Nearly Always a Scam
Key Takeaways Do not buy tickets on social media, as scammers often sell fake tickets and you will lose your money. These scams are prevalent, especially for popular events that have sold out. Protect yourself by only buying tickets from official sources, like directly from the venue or authorised resale websites. No matter how desperate you are to get some…
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