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Edition 163 · connection · Ankita Deshkar; Karan Mahadik

Social Media Is A Trap: Friend Requests Are The New Phishing Scams

Your online connections are not what they seem. Deceit lurks in every

Social Media Is A Trap: Friend Requests Are The New Phishing Scams
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The internet promised connection, but delivered a minefield of emotional manipulation. Honey traps are not an anomaly; they are a feature of platforms designed for superficial engagement. Every friend request is a potential vector for exploitation, turning genuine human needs into vulnerabilities. We have embraced a digital landscape where intimacy is transactional and trust is a currency for fraudsters. Only a fool believes their online

The strongest counter

While caution is prudent, not every friend request is malicious. Overstating the threat fosters paranoia, hindering genuine online connection. Many seek authentic relationships and community; a blanket distrust paints all interactions with undue suspicion.

Audit trail
  • ·Online intimacy is a myth
  • ·Platforms enable exploitation
  • ·Friend requests weaponised
  • ·Trust is naive online
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