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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
- ESET warns that LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors because it is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information.
- Not everyone on the site is who they say they are, so users should verify identities.
- LinkedIn users should be skeptical of unsolicited contact and avoid sharing sensitive company information on the platform.