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As much as we all love our social networks, we are also well aware that they are prime targets of people engaged in cyber crimes. These cybercriminals are often crafty enough to go undetected, pass through online security measures and lure users in to clicking their seemingly harmless links. Here are some of the latest Twitter and Facebook spam attacks that can compromise a user’s online safety.
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Tips to Social Networking Success
Today’s buzzword is social networking, succeeding in the social networking ladder translates to more website hits, higher web ranking and lots and lots of dollars. For some, it may not be all about business; it could also be for fun. Having your own share of the limelight and being an overnight YouTube sensation never goes out of style. Speaking of style, it may be something you need to refine if you want to succeed in a world that is ever changing. Here are some social networking faux pas you want to avoid.
Twitter Break-Up: Find Out Who Unfollowed You
Being unfollowed on Twitter is probably one of the most disheartening things to happen especially when you are trying to build an online network or use Twitter for business. A Twitter break-up is like receiving a Dear John letter from an anonymous source. There are many reasons why people could unfollow you, it could be a tweet or lack thereof, spam messages that you may have sent or simply a change of interest. While we can not help you deal with the loss, we have come up with resources to help you know why. Figuring out why people do not want to follow you anymore can be a valuable tool that can help you in the microblogging arena. Here are some resources that can help you without having to comb through your Followers list.
Jumpstart Your Career with Social Media
In today’s economy, having a good online presence is a key ingredient in landing a job and having a good career. It is a known fact that employers often use the internet to do back-ground checks on prospective employees. Having a clean online profile is every bit as important as having an impressive resume. Once that is taken care of, you can take advantage of social media and online communities to boost your career options and increase your chances at landing a job. Having you an online resume, your own website or blog, is also a great idea to market yourself and build a network. Here are some familiar yet excellent places to jump start your career.
Facebook Shutting Down Hoax Goes Viral
Of all things that people should be paying attention to, one news item that broke out over the weekend sent shockwaves among social media fanatics, particularly those who live and breathe Facebook. The story says the social media giant will be shutting down on March 15 and users will no longer be able to access their accounts after the said date. The news came from a supposed press conference that FB founder Mark Zuckerberg supposedly held in Palo Alto, CA. According to the news bit, Zuckerberg announced that he will be shutting down the website by March 15 as managing it has become too stressful and is ruining his life.
Twitter Worm: Acai Berry Attack
A new worm is flooding Twitter accounts, enticing people to read information about acai berries or “acainews”. The tweet typically starts off with the person claiming weight loss after drinking acai berry extracts and shows links to “acainews”. The Acai Berry worm spreads like wild fire as it sends out thousands of tweets per minute. What’s more is that it has hijacked a large number of twitter accounts turning them into spammers. This attack has been the fastest-spreading in Twitter’s security history.
Head in the Cloud
Cloud computing, according to the wiki definition is “Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, as with the electricity grid.” Tools and programs that normally have to be installed on your computer can be accessed through the internet giving you mobility and more freedom with your data. In English, this means having access to services, applications, utilities and storage through the internet or “cloud”.
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