What is a social media hacking attack?

What is a social media hacking attack?

A social media hacking attack refers to the unauthorized access or manipulation of someone's social media account or platform. It involves exploiting vulnerabilities in the security measures of social media platforms to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, steal personal information, spread malware, or engage in malicious activities such as phishing, identity theft, or spreading fake news. These attacks can be carried out through various techniques such as password cracking, phishing emails, social engineering, or exploiting software vulnerabilities.