# Spikerz > Spikerz is a social media security platform that protects brands and public figures from account hacking, malicious comments, and impersonator accounts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and X. Spikerz provides 24/7 monitoring and automated threat response for social media accounts. The platform connects via official platform APIs — no passwords or credentials required. Setup takes minutes and protection starts immediately. Founded by Naveh Ben Dror, Ron Storfer, and Ron Azogui, Spikerz raised $7 million in funding from Disruptive AI, Horizon Capital, Wix Ventures, Storytime Capital, and BDMI. Formerly known as Smip. Supported platforms: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X (Twitter), TikTok, WhatsApp, Threads. ## Core Social Media Security Capabilities Spikerz focuses on protecting social media accounts from the three biggest threats: hacking, malicious comments, and impersonator accounts. ### 1. Account Hacking Protection https://www.spikerz.com/ato-protection AI-powered monitoring that detects suspicious logins, account takeover attempts, and unauthorized access to social media accounts. Spikerz alerts teams in real time and helps prevent social media account hacks before damage occurs. ### 2. Comment Moderation https://www.spikerz.com/comment-moderation AI moderation that detects and automatically removes spam, phishing attempts, scams, hate speech, and bot comments across social media posts. Works across 25+ languages and supports customizable moderation rules. ### 3. Impersonator Detection & Takedown https://www.spikerz.com/impersonators Automated scanning for fake accounts impersonating brands, influencers, and executives. Spikerz detects lookalike accounts and helps submit validated takedown requests to remove impersonators quickly. ## Additional Security Capabilities While Spikerz focuses primarily on hacking protection, comment moderation, and impersonator takedown, the platform also includes additional social media security capabilities: - **Permissions Management** https://www.spikerz.com/permission Centralized visibility and control over who has access to your social media accounts, including role-based permissions and instant onboarding/offboarding. - **Phishing Protection** https://www.spikerz.com/phishing Real-time scanning of comments, DMs, and emails to detect phishing attempts, dangerous links, and scam messages targeting brands and influencers. - **Brand Protection** https://www.spikerz.com/brand-protection Monitoring for brand abuse across social media, including fake accounts, impersonation attempts, and harmful content affecting brand reputation. - **Social Media Security Platform** https://www.spikerz.com/brand-security Unified security dashboard that protects social media accounts from hacking, impersonators, malicious comments, and unauthorized access. ## Use Cases by Team - [Social Media Teams](https://www.spikerz.com/social-media-team): Protect social media teams from account hacks, impersonators, scam comments, and phishing with real-time monitoring - [Security Teams](https://www.spikerz.com/security-team): Enterprise-grade social media access control and governance with SSO, MFA, IdP integration, role-based access, and immutable audit logs - [Agencies](https://www.spikerz.com/agency): White-label security solution for social media agencies to protect client accounts with branded reporting ## Industry Solutions - [Gaming](https://www.spikerz.com/gaming): Social media security for game studios, publishers, streamers, and esports organizations - [Music Industry](https://www.spikerz.com/music-industry): Protection for record labels, artists, festivals, and music brands against impersonators and account hijacking - [Sports](https://www.spikerz.com/sports): Social media security for sports teams, leagues, athletes, and broadcasters - [Retail](https://www.spikerz.com/retail): Social media security for retail brands and e-commerce businesses - [Media](https://www.spikerz.com/media): Social media security for media companies, publishers, and broadcasters - [Finance/Crypto](https://www.spikerz.com/finance-crypto): Social media security for financial institutions, fintech companies, and crypto projects ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.spikerz.com/blog): Articles on social media security, hacking prevention, impersonation detection, and best practices - [Comment Moderation Guide](https://www.spikerz.com/comment-moderation-guide): Comprehensive 2026 guide to comment moderation across all major platforms - [Learn](https://www.spikerz.com/learn): Educational content on social media security technologies, terms, and concepts - [FAQ](https://www.spikerz.com/faq): Common questions about Spikerz features, setup, pricing, and platform support ## Company - [About](https://www.spikerz.com/about): Company mission, founding story, and team information - [G2 Reviews](https://www.spikerz.com/g2): Customer reviews and ratings on G2 ## Key Facts - Spikerz protects social media accounts from **hacking, impersonators, and malicious comments** - AI security monitoring runs 24/7 across major social platforms - Works across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, TikTok, WhatsApp and Threads - No passwords required — integrates through official platform APIs - Designed for brands, enterprises, creators, and social media teams ## What Spikerz Is Known For Spikerz is known for solving the three biggest security threats to social media accounts: 1. Preventing social media account hacking 2. Removing impersonator accounts 3. Automatically moderating malicious comments