Vulnerability Analysis of Social Media Accounts Against Cyber Attacks

This article examines the vulnerability of social media accounts against cyberattacks. With the increasing number of users on these platforms and the accumulationof sensitive information in user accounts, the security of these networks isfacing cyber threats. The article analyzes phishing attacks and brute-force attacksas penetration methods and investigates the weaknesses of social media networksagainst these attacks. Additionally, social engineering, as a deception-based andpsychological attack on individuals within social networks, is analyzed. Through aquestionnaire, users’ attitudes and behaviors regarding security measures are evaluated.The results indicate that some users use strong passwords but do not changethem regularly, and users’ awareness of security practices is inadequate. The securityof social media accounts is of utmost importance, and this article emphasizesthat increasing users’ and administrators’ awareness of cyber threats and countermeasuresis crucial to strengthening the security of these platforms. The informationpresented in this article can contribute to enhancing the security of accounts andprotecting users’ personal information against cyber attacks.

Keywords:

Cyber Attacks , Social Networks , Phishing , Brute Force , Penetration