The use of social media at work – especially on devices connected to internal networks – is putting South African businesses at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks. With no specific laws governing social media use in the workplace, many businesses operate without cybersecurity policies for online platforms. “This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re raising awareness around unregulated use of social media platforms in the office,” says Carey van Vlaanderen, Group CEO at ESET Southern Africa. “There are two main risks when it comes to employees using social media at work. Each time employees access social platforms on corporate devices, a single click can introduce malware, trigger phishing attacks, or compromise sensitive information.