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Don't let social media undermine the promise of graduation

Don't let social media undermine the promise of graduation

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Don't let social media undermine the promise of graduation

Graduation is a great time to review your social media profile. Don't let a wild and crazy social network presence undermine the promise of graduation, your chances for a scholarship, job, internship or other career choices.

Lysa Myers14 Jun 2014


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How to spot fake Twitter accounts

How to spot fake Twitter accounts

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How to spot fake Twitter accounts

Fake Twitter accounts may seem harmless, but a lot of them are filled with spam which may contain dangerous links. These simple steps from We Live Security will help you tell the difference between the real and phoney.

Editor13 Jun 2014


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Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

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Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

Who is responsible for privacy and online safety on social networks? ESET asked Harris Interactive to poll American adults and found some interesting responses, positive advances in cyber-citizenship, but also some apparent disconnects.

Stephen Cobb13 Nov 2013


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Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

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Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

If your friend said it on Social media it must be true? Not if your friend's acount has been hacked. We review tips for staying safe on social media.

Stephen Cobb18 Mar 2013


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PokerAgent botnet stealing over 16,000 Facebook credentials

PokerAgent botnet stealing over 16,000 Facebook credentials

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PokerAgent botnet stealing over 16,000 Facebook credentials

The ‘PokerAgent’ botnet, which we have tracked in 2012, was designed to harvest Facebook log-on credentials, also collecting information on credit card details linked to the Facebook account and Zynga Poker player stats, presumably with the intention to mug the victims.

Robert Lipovsky29 Jan 2013


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Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe

Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe

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Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe

Cameron Camp13 Sep 2012


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Sharing versus Security: Driving without Brakes

Sharing versus Security: Driving without Brakes

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Sharing versus Security: Driving without Brakes

Does the enterprise still have a choice about sharing information?

David Harley24 Jun 2012


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Millions have not reviewed Facebook privacy settings: Here's how

Millions have not reviewed Facebook privacy settings: Here's how

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Millions have not reviewed Facebook privacy settings: Here's how

Cameron Camp15 May 2012


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Pinterest.com security - step by step how-to

Pinterest.com security - step by step how-to

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Pinterest.com security - step by step how-to

Cameron Camp22 Feb 2012