In 2024 and continuing into 2025, social media platforms were prime targets for cybercriminals, with content creators facing the brunt of the malicious attacks, including a surge in account takeovers, malicious live streams, and sophisticated phishing campaigns.
Bitdefender Labs has been at the forefront in analysing these threats, and the numbers paint a stark picture of a rapidly evolving threat landscape that harms the livelihood of both content creators and followers.
Let’s examine the most striking trends from 2024, along with key attack methods and real-world examples of how cybercriminals are compromising creator accounts.
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