Social Media Security Risks Highlighted by Changes to Automated Comment Visibility

According to a recent LinkedIn post from Spikerz Security, LinkedIn is changing how it handles automated comments generated through third-party tools, scripts, or browser extensions that bypass human review. The post indicates that such comments may see reduced visibility, be hidden outside the commenter’s network, and that repeat misuse could result in restricted platform access.

The company’s LinkedIn post highlights that comment sections have become a key vector for phishing attempts, fake support accounts, and impersonation schemes targeting brand audiences. The post suggests that LinkedIn’s changes could marginally improve security and authenticity in brand interactions, potentially increasing demand for specialized social media threat protection solutions like those offered by security-focused vendors.

For investors, the post implies a growing recognition by major platforms of the risks associated with automated engagement and scam activity around branded content. If brands respond by tightening their social media security posture, companies operating in digital risk protection, account takeover prevention, and social media monitoring could see incremental business opportunities and stronger long-term positioning in trust and safety markets.