Web 2.0, the idea of bringing interactivity and establishing communities via the Internet, is not as pleasant as some may think. Because of the ‘open’ (for lack of a better word) architecture Web 2.0 sites use, criminals are taking advantage of the functionality that is provided to users. When you think of a […]

In a recent purge of sex offenders on the social networking site MySpace, it was discovered that there were over 29,000 profiles online, many of which used the actual names of offenders. While legislation is trying to pass laws to prevent these kinds of things from happening, it is important that parents should know […]

With more and more people getting connected to the world of social networking, people are understanding the importance of their privacy. Teenagers definitely have this in mind, especially when it comes to teenage girls. Because when you get your own social networking site, you really never know who is on the other end […]

While MySpace continues to boom with popularity, phishers are finding new ways to use this social networking service to their own advantage. One of the newest scams looks so legit that it may even trick security-conscious users. More details on this phishing scam (which is still live as of this writing) below:
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Alright, Myspace has obviously been a huge success. The social networking service attracts all sorts of people which obviously makes it an attractive source for phishing scams. Have a look below to learn more.
“Spammers are using the MySpace brand in a phishing attack on music fans, it is reported today.
In a global reaching campaign the […]

Here’s an interesting article about the results of a survey that discusses the relationships between social networking services (i.e. MySpace, Facebook, Match.com, etc):
The results of the first social networking study examining the link between specific online behaviors and the potential for becoming a victim of cyber-crime. Although social networking sites, such as MySpace and FaceBook, […]