Social media has become an essential part of modern life, with billions of users
worldwide. In fact, a detailed analysis by the team at Kepios shows that, as of
July 2024, there were 5.17 billion social media users worldwide, or 63.7% of the
global population.
worldwide. In fact, a detailed analysis by the team at Kepios shows that, as of
July 2024, there were 5.17 billion social media users worldwide, or 63.7% of the
global population.
In the past year alone, 282 million new users have joined social media
platforms, growing at an annualized rate of 5.8%. With an average of 8.9 new
users every second, this rapid expansion makes social media a prime target for
hackers.
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