Attention hackers: is the «Get to know me» trend a danger for internet users?

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You may have already seen them popping up in your Instagram stories... Digital identity cards have gone viral with the “Get to know me” trend, and they can be far more dangerous than they seem!

Date of birth, hobbies, occupation, origin, number of siblings, marital status: this trend consists of create a portrait of them and share it with their followers. While these files may not seem dangerous at first glance, the data they contain can prove to be a real gold mine for hackers. Because knowing more about an internet user means knowing more about their passwords or his responses to security questions.

So be vigilant! And do not hesitate to contact 3018 for advice or in the event of your personal data being hacked.

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