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# Social Anti-Embarassment Apps
Comansegur's Alarm Halts Embarrassing Facebook Status Updates

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-16 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embarrassing-facebook-status
References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/online/comansegur_alarms_and_security_company_alarm) & [socialjacking](http://www.socialjacking.com/)

Forgetting to log out of your social media account on a shared computer can lead to an embarrassing [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-backup-platform) status update from one of your mischievous friends. Sometimes, they're so out of character that others can tell your account has been hijacked by a friend, but other times it's not so obvious, which is truly embarrassing.

In order to put a stop to this, security and alarm company Comansegur developed the 'Socialjacking Alarm,' a Chrome add-on that protects against this kind of behavior. When suspicious [social media activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statuz) is detected, the Socialjacking Alarm is set off, prompting users to input a pin before they can continue with that post or photo upload. This is a clever way to show that the brand is invested in your [personal security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protector-app), even if it is for what happens to be shared on Facebook.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Social Media Security:** Developing innovative solutions to protect users from embarrassing social media hijackings.
- **Chrome Add-ons:** Creating useful tools that enhance the functionality and security of web browsers.
- **Personal Data Protection:** Exploring ways to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access or misuse.

### Where This Applies

- **Cybersecurity:** Opportunity to develop advanced security systems and software to protect individuals from online threats.
- **Social Media:** Potential for social media platforms to implement built-in security features to prevent unauthorized account access.
- **Technology:** Continued demand for innovative solutions to address privacy and security concerns in the digital age.

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