Corporate social media accounts are gold mines for attackers, yet most organizations leave them under-managed. Marketing teams or agencies often control these accounts instead of IT, creating a massive security blind spot. Shared credentials, disabled MFA, and infrequent password rotation leave dormant accounts vulnerable, providing attackers a foothold into corporate networks.
Threats range from offensive posts damaging brand reputation to fraudulent promotions and financial manipulation. Attackers may even target advertising budgets or disseminate malware through embedded links. Traditional MFA often fails when multiple team members need access, creating bottlenecks and social engineering opportunities. Hardware keys and passkeys help but can lock out legitimate users if mismanaged.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools offer a solution. Platforms like Cerby link social media accounts to corporate systems, centralizing access, enforcing MFA, rotating passwords, and providing full auditability. This reduces human error, removes ghost accounts, and ensures posts are managed securely without compromising campaign flow.
The lesson is clear: proactive oversight, strict credential management, and continuous monitoring are non-negotiable. AUMINT.io enables organizations to simulate attacks, monitor behavior, and remediate vulnerabilities before attackers exploit social media accounts. Don’t wait for a breach to impact your brand. Strengthen defenses today with AUMINT.io – Book your session here.