How To Protect Yourself From Identity TheftMarch 9th, 2006 A corporate attorney, with first hand experience of identity theft, formulated guidelines for the employees in his company. It contains very useful and non-trivial advice and information to protect yourself from identity theft.
Aspiring Twitterati should be aware of 'Twitterjacking'May 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Thinking of creating a Twitter account for yourself? Well, before registering on the site, you should be familiar with the term: 'Twitterjacked'. Experts have said that those 140-character "tweets" on a user's profile could also be the work of an imposter, who can be called a social identity thief in this case.
Don't panic if your teen is into social networking sitesJune 29th, 2009 SYDNEY - Parents need not worry if their teens are into social networking sites - they are savvy enough to minimize risks for themselves, according to a recent study. Kerry Mallan, of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and colleagues who interviewed 170 students, found that teens who spend time on social networking sites are savvier than thought.
Social networking sites leak personal information to tracking sitesAugust 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Popular social networking websites' users could be leaking their personal information to tracking sites, warn researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). They have found that the practices of many popular social networking sites typically make that personal information available to companies that track Web users' browsing habits, and allow them to link anonymous browsing habits to specific people.
5 Benefits of Using Facebook ConnectJune 12th, 2009 Well, Facebook Connect is not just a bright piece that makes your log in breezy. It has transformed the way we interact in on a social network.
Social networking sites can help protect youngsters from cyber bullyingMay 12th, 2009 SYDNEY - An inquiry into cyber bullying has revealed that young victims can use friendships on social networking websites to help protect themselves. Gillian Calvert, the NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, told the inquiry that cyber bullying should not be viewed as a new phenomenon.
Top 10 Ways to Make Money from TwitterFebruary 19th, 2009 Most of the Twitter addicts know its spinning money now. It's high time for you regular Twitterers to get into serious business while spending time on social networking. The most feasible way to make money from twitter would be to get used to its tools.
All in One Social Media Add-on for Firefox - A Must Have for allFebruary 13th, 2009 Social media and social networking have become an indispensable part of our lives. There is hardly any web-addict who is not crazy about at least one social media or social networking site.
Facebook Hacked!?February 7th, 2009 Facebook has become the most popular social network on the net, even surpassing MySpace. So it is obvious that hackers will now target Facebook more.
Top 10 MySpace Articles Featured In Our BlogApril 11th, 2009 In the recent scene, MySpace may not be having a smooth sail. The top executives of MySpace are fleeing and the chief rival Facebook is signing millions of more users gladly.
Indyarocks.com listed in top 25 web2.0 hot start-ups in IndiaMay 21st, 2009 HYDERABAD - Popular Entertainment based Social network Indyarocks (www.indyarocks.com) has made it to Dataquest's list of the top 25 Indian web 2.0 start-ups. The result is part of technology publisher CyberMedia's research to highlight the fast maturing and growing segment of online business in India.
One in Ten in UK "Victim of ID Crimes"August 10th, 2006 Nearly one in 10 people in UK believe they have fallen victim to identity fraud, according to a survey of 2,200 adults by YouGov. People aged under 30 are most prone to falling victim because they are the poorest at protecting personal details, the survey suggests.
SEO of SubdomainsApril 20th, 2006 Joe Balestrino discusses the value of subdomains. The four key points are:
Subdomains are treated as a domain as far as developing a new site is concerned.
Brits are world's biggest Facebook fansMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Brits take home the trophy for being the biggest fans of the social networking giant Facebook with more than two thirds logging on as members, reveals a new study. According to analysts Nielsen, an astonishing 47 per cent had joined the free-access website, as one in every six minutes was spent online on a social network site.
Facebookers, Twitterers more prone to attack by burglarsAugust 27th, 2009 LONDON - People who use social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are more prone to getting robbed, as burglars might be stealing their personal details from such websites, says a research. The research said that these sites could face higher insurance premiums because burglars may be using them to find out their personal details.
KnowEm is the new buzz in the social networking media that filters unclaimed usernames at 120 social media sites. Well, social media is expanding and too soon you would see all media going social. It high time to preserve your social media identity before it's compromised. If you have a unique identity established in Facebook, Twitter or MySpace, why not let your sui generis username or brand reign over the entire social networking world. Using KnowEm you could retain your identity in all social media by checking out for your username or brand name's availability at various social media sites. KnowEm not only allows you to the know about the popular site where your username is available, but also the not-so popular ones where you could reap the advantage of being an early bird.
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