Beyond the Likes: Hidden Dangers of Following Social Media Trends

Beyond the Likes: The Hidden Dangers of Following Every Social Media Trend

In our last post, we dove into the specific privacy risks of the “2016 throwback” trend. But that’s just one example of a much larger phenomenon. From the “Ice Bucket Challenge” to the latest TikTok dance or AI portrait generator, viral trends are the heartbeat of social media. They make us feel connected, entertained, and…

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Why Experts are Warning About the ‘2016’ Social Media Trend

Nostalgia Trip or Security Risk? Why Experts are Warning About the ‘2016’ Social Media Trend

If you’ve spent any time on Instagram or TikTok lately, you’ve likely seen the wave of nostalgia hitting your feed. The “2016 trend” has users digging through their archives to post photos from eight years ago, contrasting them with how they look today. It’s a fun, sentimental trip down memory lane—replete with heavy filters, choker…

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