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Understanding the dangers of social networking questionnaires
2020-04-16 18:21

Jack Wallen addresses the social networking behaviors you should avoid at all costs.

With so many people working from home or not working, social networking usage has skyrocketed.

It's called social engineering-the manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information-and that name more apropos than ever.

So when you find yourself tempted to answer any kind of survey or questionnaire on social networking, step away from the keyboard and do something constructive.

At all costs, you should avoid putting this kind of personal information onto social networking platforms.


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