xing.com operates primarily as a social network, focusing on professional networking. XING is a leading professional networking platform in German-speaking countries. It facilitates career development, job searching, and business networking for millions of members and companies. It is operated by New Work SE.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into marketplaces and content publishing, providing a broader range of services.
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xing.com is a well-established platform operated by New Work SE. Top 10,000 global website, 33 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
While xing.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
xing.com provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
xing.com hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "social_network",
"specialization": "Professional Networking",
"secondary_purposes": [
"marketplace",
"content_publishing"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Professional social network for the DACH region",
"summary": "XING is a leading professional networking platform in German-speaking countries. It facilitates career development, job searching, and business networking for millions of members and companies.",
"operator": "New Work SE",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"professional networking",
"career development",
"job search",
"recruitment",
"business social media"
]
},
"functions": {
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"is_file_host": false,
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},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1992-08-25",
"rank": 1015,
"hosting_provider": "NWRK-AS New Work SE"
}
}