LinkedIn Under Attack: A Study on Job Profile Hacking and Digital Identity Exploitation
Ms. Niya Varghese
Assistant Professor, V. K. K. Menon College, Bhandup (East)
Abstract :
In today’s digital age, LinkedIn has become a vital platform for professional networking and job searching. However, the rise of job profile hacking poses significant threats to user trust and platform integrity. This study draws from personal experience and broader observations to highlight how account compromises on LinkedIn can lead to unauthorized access, misuse of profiles, and fraudulent activities. Despite LinkedIn’s reputation as a professional network, hacking incidents reveal vulnerabilities that undermine users’ confidence in the platform’s security. This paper emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about LinkedIn account hacking and advocates for stronger security measures to protect users. Ensuring trustworthiness on professional networks is essential for their continued role in career development and recruitment.
Keywords: LinkedIn, Job Profile Hacking, Account Compromise, Cyber security, Digital Identity Theft, Professional Networking Security, Online Job Fraud, Account Recovery Challenges, Social Engineering, User Awareness.
