Trend Get To Know Me On Social Media Is An Opportunity For Hackers To Steal Passwords

Instagram became the land for stealing passwords. (photo: dock. pexels)

In the digital era, the latest trend on Instagram has become "Get to Know Me," where users share answers to 11 questions ranging from age, height, to date of birth, including more eccentric questions such as favorite foods and phobias.

However, cybersecurity experts warn that this trend can be a fertile field for hackers. Many people use these answers as a code for various things, from online banking to email sites and credit cards.

Eliana Kiloh, a cyber and strategic risk analyst, shared a video on TikTok warning her followers to immediately delete posts and videos related to this trend.

"I was almost a victim. I started filling it in, and then I thought, 'Wait a minute,'" he said in the video.

They found that some of the questions in the trend were the answer to many of their personal safety questions. He warned that "creeps" in cyberspace could easily take advantage of this trend.

Although this trend initially appeared on Instagram stories that disappeared after 24 hours, many people reposted it on TikTok with the hashtag 'Get to Know Me,' making it a quick way for hackers and fraudsters to get individual personal details.

The Justice Department supports theqooh warning, urging everyone to "thinking before posting something online or sharing information via email," remembering that sharing information with unknown persons is one of the biggest online risks.

Sensitive information such as date of birth, family member name, work history, and school name is included in the question 'Get to Know Me,' although it should not be shared openly.

Instead of simply warning against sharing social security numbers, bank account information, and online passport information, the National Cybersecurity Alliance also warns against sharing personal information with anyone.

"Many people consider internet security mild. They are happy to share their personal data without any worries at all," wrote the NCA website.

"Your personal data defense line is yourself. If you share your personal information online, you're at risk of leakage when the company you share data with experiences hacking," he added.