Social sites have a lot of value – from both a business and personal perspective; however, they do also increase the dangers of identity theft and in general, elevate privacy concerns.
Check out the following articles for some important consumer info to keep you and your family safe while surfing the web and engaging with social media sites:
Protect Your Privacy on Facebook and Twitter | Twitter News …
Web surfing is no longer a solo affair. Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks have quickly become an integral part of the online culture, and with them comes a whole new array of potential security threats.
Social networking is built on the idea of sharing information openly and fostering a sense of community. Unfortunately, an online network of individuals actively sharing their experiences and seeking connections with other like-minded people can be easy prey for hackers bent on social-engineering and phishing attacks. It’s important to be aware of the threats, and to maintain a healthy skepticism in your online interactions. Be Careful What You Share
Twitter Phishers Dangle Bait in Direct Messages – Gadgetwise Blog …
Security Privacy. A wave of Twitterers are reporting that they have been hit by a phishing scam. The scheme is going after Twitter users via direct message, a feature of the service that allows users to send private messages to one another. … Protect your friends by deleting phishing or spam messages from your Twitter feed, Facebook Wall or wherever they were posted or by warning them not to click on URLs in a scam e-mail message seemingly from you. …
9 Ways to Stay Safe Online and Protect Your Privacy | RISMedia
Set specific times that your child may surf the Web, and set rules about social media websites, such as Facebook, My Space and Twitter. For more information, visit www.findlaw.com. RISMedia welcomes your questions and comments. …
PI Newswire: In Depth: 12 easy ways to protect your privacy on …
In Depth: 12 easy ways to protect your privacy on Twitter and Facebook. Social networks are rapidly becoming the most popular way to meet other people, socialise with existing friends and make career-enhancing contacts, …
We should all take lessons from these articles and be very aware of the amount and types of personal information that we share on the myriad number of social media sites available today – especially Facebook and Twitter.
Have fun, but Be Safe!
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