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Anti-drug ads target social networkers

Anti-drug ads target social networkers

A £1m government advertising campaign highlighting the dangers of drug abuse is targeting social networking websites such as Bebo and MySpace.
Matt Chapman Jan 21 2008 2:45PM Software
Suicidal teens turn to social networks

Suicidal teens turn to social networks

Distressed kids can benefit from online help.
Robert Jaques Jan 16 2008 11:09AM Software
Social networking sites 'slow and inaccessible'

Social networking sites 'slow and inaccessible'

Popular social networking sites are failing users by being "slow and inaccessible", a research firm claimed today..
Robert Jaques Jan 11 2008 7:18AM Software
Social media to rock the web in 2008

Social media to rock the web in 2008

2007 was widely touted as the year of social media, but analysts expect to see changes this year in the way social media is used and an increase in its effect on business..
Clement James Jan 9 2008 7:30AM Software
Know your privacy rights when using online social networking: Privacy Commissioner

Know your privacy rights when using online social networking: Privacy Commissioner

The Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis has entered the privacy debate surrounding social networking sites announcing a new FAQ section on its website that helps minimise risks associated with the activity.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2007 12:09PM Security
Social effects of the web still unclear

Social effects of the web still unclear

Mankind is still coming to terms with the social effects of the internet, according to Vint Cerf, one of its founding fathers.
Matt Chapman Dec 4 2007 9:36PM Software
Enterprises struggle with social network bans

Enterprises struggle with social network bans

Enterprises are having difficulty coping with the rise of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook..
Tom Sanders Nov 9 2007 7:52AM Software
Yahoo sneaks into social networking

Yahoo sneaks into social networking

New service aims to bridge gap between Facebook and LinkedIn.
Shaun Nichols Nov 6 2007 2:26PM Software
Advertising on social networks 'uncertain'

Advertising on social networks 'uncertain'

A third of European online advertisers plan to launch their own profiles on social networking sites in the next year, analysts have reported.
a Staff Writer Nov 1 2007 12:30PM Software
GodTube launches social network

GodTube launches social network

Christian-focused viral video site, GodTube.com, which set the record as the fastest growing website in the world during its first official launch month of August according to ComScore, has announced the launch of a social network targeted at the 2.1 billion Christians around the world..
Robert Jaques Oct 24 2007 2:59PM Software
Firms must be alert to social engineering tricks

Firms must be alert to social engineering tricks

IT experts at ISSE show warn firms to step up physical security measures to protect data.
Phil Muncaster Sep 28 2007 6:58AM Security
Fraudsters go all out for social networkers

Fraudsters go all out for social networkers

Identity thieves are increasingly focusing on social networking sites to gather information on targets, and Symantec's latest threat report has advised users to lie about some of their details.
Iain Thomson Sep 18 2007 7:20AM Security
Social networking sites miss out on advertising

Social networking sites miss out on advertising

Social networking sites including MySpace and Facebook have not yet realised their full potential as advertising media, experts report.
Robert Jaques Aug 30 2007 12:12PM Telco/ISP
CIA plans social networking site for spies

CIA plans social networking site for spies

The CIA is to launch a social networking site to allow members of the intelligence community around the world to converse and swap ideas and information online.
Iain Thomson Aug 27 2007 2:40PM Software
Traditional marketing failing on social networks

Traditional marketing failing on social networks

Traditional marketing campaigns are proving unsuccessful on social networking sites, according to a recently published report.
Staff Writers Aug 20 2007 1:21PM Software
Disney joins the social networking club

Disney joins the social networking club

Disney has entered the social networking field by buying Club Penguin for US$350m.
Matt Chapman Aug 3 2007 1:13PM Software
US FTC seeks input on Social Security number use in enterprises

US FTC seeks input on Social Security number use in enterprises

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment and planning to schedule public meetings to evaluate the use of Social Security numbers (SSNs) by private organisations, the agency announced this week.
Dan Kaplan Aug 1 2007 12:03PM Security
Social networks change music purchasing habits

Social networks change music purchasing habits

Social networking sites are having a dramatic affect on the way UK consumers discover and purchase new music, according to a recent report.
Andrew Charlesworth Jul 31 2007 12:30PM Software
Japanese mobile social networking hits the UK

Japanese mobile social networking hits the UK

A mobile social networking service from Japan has been launched in the UK.
Andrew Charlesworth Jul 31 2007 9:30AM Software
Social networkers ripe for ID theft

Social networkers ripe for ID theft

Social networkers are opening themselves up to identity fraud by posting too much personal information on their profile pages, according to credit information provider Equifax.
Staff Writers Jul 24 2007 10:14AM Security

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