Overview
Social media threat intelligence refers to the practice of collecting, analyzing, and utilizing information from social media platforms to identify and mitigate potential threats. It involves monitoring social media networks for security risks, malicious activities, and emerging threats that could impact individuals, organizations, or society at large.
In this lab, you will learn to:
- Use ChatGPT to detect malicious social media posts on Facebook.
- Use ChatGPT to detect malicious social media posts on Twitter.
Key terms and descriptions
Malicious social media intelligence
The practice of collecting and analyzing information from social media platforms to identify and respond to potential threats, risks, and malicious activities.
Social media threats
Various risks and dangers that users may encounter on social media platforms, including phishing attacks, account takeovers, malware distribution, social engineering tactics, fake news, online harassment, privacy concerns, scams, and more.
Malicious social media posts
Content shared on social media platforms that aim to deceive, spread misinformation, harass individuals, exploit users, or promote malicious activities. Examples include phishing scams, fake news, disinformation campaigns, online harassment, account impersonation, social engineering attacks, fraudulent offers, hate speech, and extremist content.
Malware
Malicious software designed to infiltrate, disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or devices. In the context of social media, malware may target platforms or users through techniques such as worms, Trojans, spyware, or ransomware.