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Identity theft 'almost effortless' in social networks | ZDNet

Identity theft 'almost effortless' in social networks

Cybercriminals find new ways to steal identities on social networking sites but naive users make such theft easy, say security experts who offer tips to protect identity.

| Topic: CXO

Users of social networking sites are making it easy for cybercriminals looking to steal identities for financial gains, according to security experts.

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Date: 2017-03-10 09:35:59

Related topics : identity theft social networking sites / identity social networking sites / social networking sites and identity / new social networking sites like facebook / social networking sites privacy issues

UK to monitor, store all social-network traffic? | ZDNet

UK to monitor, store all social-network traffic?

The U.K. government's proposed Interception Modernisation Programme would enforce tracking and retention of all U.K. citizens' Web communications, including IM conversations.

| Topic: Networking

The U.K. government is considering the mass surveillance and retention of all user communications on social-networking sites, including Facebook, MySpace,...

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Date: 2017-03-10 08:52:11

Related topics : the social network traffic monitor / social networking sites communication problems / social networking sites and communication / uk social network sites / how many people use social networking sites