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Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself

January 16, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: MEDIUM

The business social networking site is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information. Don’t believe everyone on the site is who they say they are.

Key Takeaways

  • LinkedIn is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information.
  • The business social networking site is a hunting ground for threat actors.
  • Do not believe everyone on the site is who they say they are.
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