Anyone online is at risk of being hacked. While hackers sometimes have specific targets, others hack accounts randomly just for the thrill of breaching access. There are certain groups which are more likely to be the victim of a hacker, however. Young people at higher risk of being hacked Studies indicate that about one-third of… Continue reading Who is More Likely to Be Hacked Online?
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Are Facebook Giveaways Jeopardizing Your Privacy And That Of Your Friends?
What’s a great way for a business to reach new customers? Give them something free! No one can pass up an awesome freebie, and consumers love the thought of a business giving them something without expecting anything in return. One of the most popular ways for businesses to get exposure on Facebook is to offer… Continue reading Are Facebook Giveaways Jeopardizing Your Privacy And That Of Your Friends?
Software In Cell Phones Are Tracking All Your Moves
The latest Carrier IQ public relations fiasco seems to have vindicated free software advocate Richard Stallman at long last. If you haven’t been keeping up on your tech news lately, here’s a quick recap. Late in November, Connectictut-based programmer Trevor Eckhardt released a series of YouTube videos detailing Carrier IQ’s tracking software, which seemed to… Continue reading Software In Cell Phones Are Tracking All Your Moves