40% of social media users in the UAE were hacked after sharing personal data

The UAE Government Cybersecurity Council revealed that 40% of social media users in the country were hacked after sharing their personal data, noting that 97% of attacks are based on passwords.

The Council confirmed, through its official account on the “X” platform, that activating the “multi-factor authentication” feature prevents more than 99% of attacks targeting the digital identity. He stressed the need to protect accounts by using strong passwords, and to think consciously before sharing any private data.

He explained that statistics indicate that one out of every three people has fallen victim to this type of cybercrime, calling on individuals to enhance their digital security through simple technical steps that make a big difference in protection.