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Basic Computer Security/Social networks
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Targets:
Private accounts, victim's friends
Payment card number CC
Ad credit
Shopping accounts
Weaknesses:
Weak password
Password recovery
No matter the claim, you should never share your WhatsApp SMS verification code with others, not even friends or family. Sharing codes can cause you to lose your account. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wandsworth/about-us/news/articles/2021-articles/whatsapp-hack/
Defenses:
Internet security awareness
Internet Security Awareness Training
Threats:
Phishing
Social engineering (security) Social engineering
References
https://www.facebook.com/about/basics/stay-safe-and-secure
https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/security-and-privacy/
https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/keeping-instagram-safe-and-secure