Cyber risks of online dating
Various online dating companies in the USA have reported that a big surge in user growth is generally experienced at the start of a new year. Match.com expected a 60% increase in new members between 25 December and Valentine’s day.
Candice Sutherland, business development consultant at SHA, reminds individuals who turn to online dating websites to be fully aware of and understand the cyber risks they are exposing themselves to. She said that those who partake in cyber-dating must always be mindful that the person behind the profile they are interested in may not be who they say they are.
Various online dating companies in the USA have reported that a big surge in user growth is generally experienced at the start of a new year. Match.com expected a 60% increase in new members between 25 December and Valentine’s day.
Candice Sutherland, business development consultant at SHA, reminds individuals who turn to online dating websites to be fully aware of and understand the cyber risks they are exposing themselves to. She said that those who partake in cyber-dating must always be mindful that the person behind the profile they are interested in may not be who they say they are.
