Security News > 2021 > September > Why you should avoid those fun social media "tell us about yourself" questions
The questions have gotten more sophisticated and less suspicious.
I've noticed a significant uptick in Facebook questions that ask users to answer seemingly innocent questions one wouldn't think could put anyone in danger.
One look at their Facebook profile to see what they listed as their current city, and now you know the answer to a very common security question: "What city were you born in?".
Same goes for "Post the name of a pet you'll miss forever." Chances are that was your first pet, so once you type in "Fluffy" there's another security question someone can answer on your behalf.
When creating accounts, I recommend not accurately answering security questions at all.
Do I think every single social media quiz or question is a nefarious attempt to harvest personally identifiable data? No. I'm sure some are well-meaning and innocuous.