Popular social networking site Facebook on Friday reported it has been attacked by massive “phishing” but allayed concerns by saying it has already blocked the malicious links to dummy websites which aimed to steal online accounts.
However, Facebook Spokesperson Barry Schnitt said that the company is still verifying the exact number of users who have been [...]
Authorities on Friday warned of a next possible 9/11 attack following a report of growing number of hate groups and militant extremists that use social networking platforms as propaganda machines to recruit, brainwash, and influence people to join their cause.
Based on a recent study conducted by Simon Wiesenthal Center, social networking sites such as MySpace, [...]
Despite earlier pronouncements that it will only ban Holocaust denial in countries such as Germany and Israel, where it is considered as a criminal offense, popular social networking platform Facebook has removed two sites that instigated the denial of the horrific event in history.
In a statement issued on Monday, Facebook Spokesperson Barry Schnitt said that [...]
Technology giant Microsoft said that mobile phone users can access their Facebook account with their Windows Mobile devices by downloading the new software application from the Internet.
In a statement, Microsoft said the Windows Mobile 6.0, which can be directly downloaded from its web site, will allow users to send messages or call anyone who is [...]
With the growing popularity of social networking sites, experts warn that these Internet properties lack privacy which makes users prone to identity thieves, fraudsters, spammers, and all kinds of online threats.
SelectMinds, a social networking solution provider, said that executives and IT departments should be aware of the danger, risk, and misuse of social platforms within [...]
With the growing popularity of social networking sites, many professional people have started using these online properties to reach a larger audience, seek advice from their peers, and interact with other users.
According to Internet communication experts, there are many companies which have been using social platforms in posting job advertisement to reach more professionals. With [...]
Social networking giant Facebook recently announced its new plan to boost security features and tools in an effort to protect users from computer malware, worms, viruses, and other online threats.
Facebook officials said they made a partnership deal with software security firm MarkMonitor to fight online fraudster, hackers, and phishing scams that post serious threats to [...]
Companies in the US expressed concern over the large number of employees sharing “too much” personal information on their social networking accounts, which may put company infrastructures under malicious risks, a study showed.
A survey conducted by Sophos Research showed that 63 percent of companies’ management and system administrators are deeply concerned over the growing number [...]
While MySpace remains the largest social platforms in the US, its number of users declined by 4 percent to 70.2 million in March compared to its rival Facebook which rose by 72 percent to 61.2 million, according to online research group comScore.
In terms of global users, Facebook has 200 million active members, beating MySpace with [...]
Social networking and web-sharing websites have changed the face of Internet industry and the way people communicate to others, according to research firm Nielsen Co.
A Nielsen official said that online media continues to innovate itself while providing more interactive tools to people, making this communication media an integral part of consumers’ lives.
The research firm official [...]
