Citation:

Saptarshi Kumar Sarkar, Amitava Podder, Piyal Roy, 2023. "An Analysis of the Privacy and Security Related Problem with Social Networks" ESP Journal of Engineering & Technology Advancements  3(2): 39-45.

Abstract:

Social networking is becoming more and more important as a result of the development in online communication over the last few years. Computer network operation, information flow patterns in societies, and emergent behaviour of physical and biological systems can all be studied using social network analysis. Social networks are now widely used, which has made it simpler for people to communicate with one another and share data online. However, this greater connection has additionally made it simpler for attackers and other bad actors to access user content and private data without authorization. In this paper, we will examine the various ways in which illegal access to user material and privacy breaches occur on social networks and explore the measures that can be taken to prevent them.

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Keywords:

Social Networking, OSN, Privacy, Security, Classical Threat, Modern Threat.