The results of successful scams can be catastrophic, with businesses fighting to save their reputation, as well as to limit the damage caused by stolen data. To protect themselves, victims typically contacted LinkedIn’s customer support, as well as their own IT and cybersecurity departments. Cybersecurity experts have urged companies to educate employees about the risks, encouraging them to use two-factor authentication and to verify any requests for information. LinkedIn has also moved to improve its own security, recently launching a free verification service for users to help protect against scams.
