Is someone trying to track you and hack you, phish you or spam you? Chances are high that someone out there has followed your footprint via a Google search. The risks from social media are real - for you and for your organisation. Financially-motivated criminals are increasingly using social media sites to steal identities, spread malware and send spam. Social networks are getting better at protecting users against these threats – but there’s a long way to go. ■ Professor Claudio Cilli, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, FBCS, University of Rome