Kim Kardashian credits social media for her wealth in an interview before Paris robbery

Kim Kardashian went inactive on social media after falling prey to an armed robbery in Paris, but before the horrifying incident, the reality television star has attributed her wealth and success on social media.

In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” the 36-year-old wife of rapper Kanye West claimed that the positive benefits of her social media presence have been more valuable than the negative consequences.

"I totally attribute my career to social media,” she said. “There are pitfalls. Lack of privacy, loss of privacy. And that's not for everyone. For me, I can handle it."

The paparazzi-loving socialite has built her career on her social media fame and various ventures on gaming apps. Kardashian has over 85 million followers on Instagram alone, where she posted snaps and details about her wealthy lifestyle until she was robbed in France on Oct. 3 while attending the Paris Fashion Week.

Aside from appearing on the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” television show, Kardashian is also the mind behind the subscription-based mobile apps “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” and “Kimoji.” (Read: Kim Kardashian net worth: How the Paris robbery will affect Kim K's fortune )

But the tech entrepreneur has scaled back on her social media activities after her traumatizing ordeal with thieves, who raided her rented apartment in Paris and sped away with 13 pieces of jewellries estimated to be worth over US$10 million (AU$14 million).

Before the heist, the reality star normally flaunts her valuable accessories, fashionable wardrobe and details of her well-off lifestyle on social media. She had learned the danger of being too transparent after robbers took her US$3.4 million (AU4.5 million) Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring, a photo of which she has shared on Instagram days before the robbery. (Read: Brangelina ex-bodyguard: Kim Kardashian’s robbery should warn her family, celebrities about dangers of social media )

The trauma of being held in gunpoint, gagged and robbed of valuable possessions had caused Kardashian to limit her public appearances and absence on social media. Security around the Kardashian-West household was reportedly beefed up to presidential levels to secure the famous family.

Kardashian’s family has also resorted on a low-key celebration of her recent birthday. (Read: Kanye West drops Kim Kardashian’s birthday bash, treats her with $65,000 ruby earrings)