What the Tech: Those fun Q&As on Facebook could actually be traps set by scammers

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Maybe you already know it’s not a good idea to over-share on social media. Then you find yourself answering one of those lists of questions posted by one of your friends.I ran across one the other day saying it was “National Middle Name Day” and to drop your middle name in the comments.This one makes the rounds every few months. There are others such as tell us the name of your favorite teacher, or pet, or what kind of car you drove in high school. They seem harmless.While your friends may not find it all too interesting, there are con artists and hackers who love nothing more than seeing how you answer the questions.Why? Because they are constantly combing the web and social media looking for information they can use to target victims. Here’s an example of how this type of oversharing can be used against you:When you sign up for a new account with a bank, credit card company, Netflix, or something else you might be asked to choose a password recovery question and answer.Registering a new home security camera I was asked for an answer to one of those recovery questions and was given several…
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