Tag Archive for ‘social network privacy’
Facebook to Sacrifice Social Network Privacy for Better Apps
In an unexpected move, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has ignored objections from online privacy protection advocates, members of Congress, and consumers by indicating that they will continue their controversial plan to allow application developers access to personally-identifying information that users publish on their Facebook page, including names, address, and phone numbers. Previously, application developers, limited [...]
How to Create Effective Passwords
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), approximately 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year, and identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country. Passwords serve as the first form of security against cyber criminals who want access to your email accounts and specifically information needed to open lines of credit [...]
Risk for Identity Theft High for Social Network Users
A recent study conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research found that individuals who use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have a greater chance of falling victim to identity theft. The study also suggested that people who have used social media online for 5 years or more were two times as likely to become [...]
Adjusting Privacy Settings on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a social networking site for employees and employers. It helps job-seekers “put themselves out there” and brings them a step closer to new career opportunities. But, it’s still important to protect your privacy and control who sees your information on LinkedIn. Learn how to protect your privacy through the use of the LinkedIn’s privacy settings.
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