# Cybersecurity warnings regarding digital and social media-l > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-warnings-regarding-digital-and-social-media-l > Updated: 2026-08-20T11:56:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Cybersecurity authorities and experts have issued warnings regarding increased digital threats, particularly those targeting individuals during holiday periods. The National Cybersecurity Agency (ANC-AD) initially highlighted risks such as fraudulent accommodation bookings, the dangers of using unsecured public Wi-Fi, and the potential for malware via public USB charging points. They also cautioned against sharing real-time travel updates that might indicate a home is unoccupied. Subsequent warnings from cybersecurity experts expanded on these social media risks, noting that sharing location data, family photos, or workplace information allows criminals to build profiles for identity theft and social engineering. Additionally, a new wave of phishing attacks has been identified that impersonates official systems, such as the National Electronic Notification System (UETS), using fraudulent logos to trick users into revealing sensitive credentials on fake government portals. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Cybersecurity experts warn of social media risks and phishing scams Cybersecurity experts warn against sharing sensitive personal details on social media and alert citizens to sophisticated phishing scams impersonating official legal and government notification systems. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybersecurity-experts-warn-of-social-media-risks-and-phishing-scams ### 2026-08-16: National Cybersecurity Agency warns of holiday digital risks The National Cybersecurity Agency warns of increased digital risks during holidays, including accommodation scams, insecure public Wi-Fi, and identity theft via social media. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-cybersecurity-agency-warns-of-holiday-digital-risks --- Cite as: Cybersecurity warnings regarding digital and social media-l. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-warnings-regarding-digital-and-social-media-l