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Software that tracks & profiles you via social media developed by a military defense firm

 

How long you think before this (or something like it) is available as an app ……

Software that tracks people on social media created by defence firm (via The Guardian)

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February 12th, 2013 | Tags: | Category: News | One comment

Social apps harvesting smartphone contacts

Social networking apps may be accessing your smart phone’s address book and contacts without your consent.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17051910

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February 16th, 2012 | Tags: , | Category: News | Leave a comment

Social networking sites, potentially the ultimate career-squashers

 

This article from Sophos illustrates another reason why you should be very careful about what you post on social networking sites.  More and more, employers are checking such sites to vet potential employees.

Social media, the ultimate career-squasher (Sophos  Security)

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January 28th, 2012 | Tags: , | Category: News | Leave a comment