Security-Check

[mazharsehrish80]

Do accounts get hacked on the freelance market place? If there is any possibility; then how can we get rid of such spam activities? Also, what steps will you take regarding such matters?

[tlsanders]

As far as I know, the only way to completely eliminate any possibility of hacking is to not use the Internet.

[nyrrielatienza]

Hi Sehrish, 

Please know that Upwork takes your cyber security very seriously, and we have entire teams dedicated to helping you be safe while using the platform. We employ a number of industry-standard tools that scan site content and flag suspicious activity on Upwork, and we continue to evaluate and add additional security measures to continue to ensure a safe online workplace for all our users. For more information on what to look out for and actions to take should you have concerns, please see these articles:

Online Safety

General Electronic Security

Tips to Avoid Questionable Jobs