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Social networkers scared of scam as identity theft hits Russian sites
Internet users looking to boost their social life have run into an unexpected danger. Cases have come to light of identities being stolen from people with accounts on popular Russian networking sites. RT's Staci Bivens finds out how the scam has spread and what protection - if any - could be found.
Related topics : identity theft social networking sites / russian social network sites
Spy Within: UK Big Brother wants eye on social networks
The British government has blamed social networking sites for spreading unrest during the August riots across England. In an attempt to prevent similar trouble in future, one part of London is now proposing to monitor online activity at youth centers. But as RT's Laura Smith reports, it's a risky game that may breach the vital bond of trust between young people and social workers.
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Related topics : british social networking sites / uk social network sites
Listening to ‘Whisper’: Social media app found to tracks users
The anonymous app Whisper claims to be the safest place on the Internet, where users can share intimate details about their private and professional lives. But an investigation by Britain's Guardian newspaper has revealed the social media app actually tracks its users, stores their information and shares it with the US Department of Defense. For more on this RT is joined by Arjen Kamphuis, co-author of the free handbook 'Information Security and Information security expert & trainer,...
Related topics : social media tracking
Tweet nothings: Scotland's social media winners & losers
Social media has been a primary platform in shaping the merits of union vs. independence. Here is the guide to the Twitter storm, along with some interesting conclusions on the geography of the 'Yes' and 'No' voters
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Related topics : social media platforms
'Cameron's crackdown on social media won't fix social problems'
Tensions have deepened in the UK between politicians and police over the recent street mayhem which saw more than one thousand six hundred arrests. David Cameron said the police made mistakes with the tactics. But top cops hit back, slamming the Prime Minister for claiming credit for quelling the rioters. Instead they said the return of the politicians from their holidays didn't make any difference. In a move that's only likely to add fuel to the flames, Cameron's now turned to the advice of...
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Rocket Shock: Social media fallout from NASA crash & Russian launch
The Virginia crash had a massive impact on social media, sparking a whole range of reactions, and even conspiracy theories.
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U.S. military takes over world....wide web
The US military in Afghanistan is using Twitter, Youtube, Facebook and other social networking websites to tell their side of the Afghan story. This marks the first time that Internet users are exposed to this kind of information and video directly from the war zone. Experts, however, remain skeptical and question whether all this online presence is nothing more than a savy recruiting and propoganda tool.
Related topics : military social networking websites
Russians flock to web to find old flames
More and more Russians are finding long-lost friends, as the popularity of social networking websites soars. They're using the virtual community as a tool to hook up in the real world.
Related topics : virtual community social networking
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