How are attackers exploiting LinkedIn for social engineering?

LinkedIn has become a prime target for sophisticated social engineering attacks with a 245% surge in 2024. Attackers create convincing professional profiles, build relationships over time, and exploit professional trust. Common tactics include sending malicious files through LinkedIn messaging, creating fake job opportunities, and impersonating trusted colleagues to request sensitive information. These attacks bypass traditional email security entirely. Our Managed IT team can help identify and block these sophisticated social platform threats.