Tag: Definitions

Click farming refers to the practice of artificially inflating the number of likes, shares, or other metrics on social media platforms through fraudulent means.

Social media bots, are automated software programs that interact with social media platforms, often with the purpose of manipulating social media activities.

Fake followers on social media refer to accounts or profiles that are artificially manipulated to appear as legitimate followers of an individual, or entity.

Clickjacking on social media is a type of cyber attack that tricks users into clicking on a hidden link on a website or social media without their knowledge.

Fake giveaways on social media refer to deceptive practices where individuals or entities create fraudulent promotions or contests on social media platforms.

Hashtag hijacking attack, also known as hashtag hijacking, refers to a tactic where malicious individuals or entities intentionally use trending hashtag

A repost storm attack, also known as a retweet storm or a share storm, refers to a coordinated and malicious effort to flood social media platforms.

A sleeper bots attack refers to a type of malicious activity on social media platforms involving the use of automated bots that lie dormant or "sleep".

Trend jacking attacks typically involve taking advantage of a popular or trending hashtag or topic on social media platforms to gain visibility.

Affiliate scams on social media typically involve deceptive practices by individuals who use social media platforms to promote and sell products or services.