Group-IB: to protect yourself from fraudsters, you need to post a minimum of information about yourself on the Internet 
To protect yourself from fraudsters, you need to post about yourself minimum information on the Internet. This opinion was voiced by Yakov Kravtsov, head of the DRP digital risk research department at Group-IB, on Sputnik radio. He also listed other main ways for Russians to avoid becoming a victim of cybercriminals on social networks.
Kravtsov noted that the accounts of social media users are of great interest to cybercriminals. At the same time, even a rather alert and knowledgeable person can lose money.
“The easiest trick is to see what you are interested in. After that, the scammers will choose the scheme that you are more likely to fall for. If you, for example, love cars and have placed an advertisement for buying a car somewhere, it is likely that you will receive a “profitable” offer with a good discount, ”Kravtsov said.
Another popular technique is the use of malicious advertising. aimed at specific users. These ads are tailored to the interests, age and gender of potential victims.
“It is necessary to turn on the 'paranoia mode', to the extent that the date of birth is not indicated anywhere. You should not spread to a wide audience about your immediate plans, for example, about a vacation. Because attackers work not only online, but also offline. In such a combination, they can cause a lot of trouble for ordinary users. It is better to close all data about yourself as much as possible, “Kravtsov is sure.
He also added that the frequency of hacking of pages on social networks forces us to be careful even with requests for help coming from friends' accounts. Kravtsov also considers it important to be careful about what and to whom is sent on behalf of the user himself.
Meanwhile, one of the main reasons why Russians become victims of scammers was the use of the same password on several platforms … Analysts at Iron Mountain Incorporated found that 34 percent of users do this. Another 27 percent forget to close their laptop when leaving their workplace.