Since I saw that video in class on social networking, certain things have been running through my mind. Are we really safe when were signed up to Facebook or Twitter? Are people able to hack into our accounts and get personal information and pictures?
Take a look at this short article. It doesn't say much, but it will hopefully help ease some of the worries about social networking online.
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=9825
I've heard about many privacy issues concerning Facebook and Twitter. It really makes you wonder who is looking at your profile or reading your tweets. Hackers can access very personal information about you. Facebook gives you the option to enter your phone number in the personal information section on your profile. Why anyone would do this is beyond me! Having your phone number down allows anyone who searches your name (if your profile is available) to be able to contact you! To me this could be very dangerous and I believe Facebook should take off this option.
With all the privacy issues arising over the last few years it makes me wonder what social networking will be like in the future. I only hope things get better and worse situations dont arise.
Keep in mind what you put on your Facebook page or Twitter account. If you don't want the world to see it, then don't post it.
