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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
Social networking users run risk of identity fraud

Social networking users run risk of identity fraud

People using social networking sites are at risk of becoming victims of identity theft, warned a credit information provider.
Fiona Raisbeck Jul 24 2007 9:46AM Security
MySpace and Facebook cause class war

MySpace and Facebook cause class war

Facebook for toffs, MySpace for plebs, claims report.
Iain Thomson Jun 27 2007 10:48AM Networking
IBM adds social networking to Lotus

IBM adds social networking to Lotus

Big Blue says Lotus Connections will save time and duplication of effort.
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 25 2007 3:51PM Software
Orb takes aim at social networking

Orb takes aim at social networking

'No hassle' way to share photos and videos online.
Clement James Jun 25 2007 12:10PM Software
Social networkers have little loyalty

Social networkers have little loyalty

Half of social networkers maintain multiple profiles.
Robert Jaques Jun 25 2007 12:07PM Software
US feds to cut use of Social Security numbers

US feds to cut use of Social Security numbers

Amid an avalanche of federal data breaches, agencies have been ordered to eliminate the unnecessary collection of personal information, including Social Security numbers.
Dan Kaplan May 25 2007 9:57AM Security
Sony gets creative with social networking site

Sony gets creative with social networking site

Vaio Nation users can post music and film and interact with fans and friends.
Matt Chapman May 14 2007 11:41AM Software
Hackers steal 22,000 Social Security numbers from University in US

Hackers steal 22,000 Social Security numbers from University in US

The University of Missouri is the latest university to fall victim to cybercrime, after hackers breached a database and lifted more than 20,000 Social Security numbers (SSNs).
Dan Kaplan May 10 2007 10:17AM Security
Social networking presents new challenges for business

Social networking presents new challenges for business

The popularity of online streaming videos, social-networking and shopping sites have created new attack vectors for hackers to spread malicious code that could wreak havoc on company networks.
Brett Schechter, May 7 2007 3:07PM Security
IBM opens social developer playground

IBM opens social developer playground

Collaboration platform aims to foster new products and partnerships.
Tom Sanders May 3 2007 2:56PM Hardware
Social networking sites reach 'inflection point'

Social networking sites reach 'inflection point'

Targeting baby boomers and selling data vital for future success.
Robert Jaques Apr 19 2007 1:19PM Software
Hacker accesses Social Security numbers of 71,000 US health care workers

Hacker accesses Social Security numbers of 71,000 US health care workers

The personal information - including Social Security numbers - of 71,000 Indiana state health care workers were accessed by a hacker in January.
Frank Washkuch Mar 23 2007 1:34AM Security
Social Security numbers of 1.3 million Chicago voters distributed to candidates

Social Security numbers of 1.3 million Chicago voters distributed to candidates

The Social Security numbers (SSNs) of 1.3 million Chicago voters were compromised when they were distributed to city aldermen and ward committeemen this month.
Frank Washkuch Jan 25 2007 6:56PM Security
Train to prevent social media attacks

Train to prevent social media attacks

If there is one certainty in the security business, it is that security professionals and hackers are in a constant battle to protect and exploit vulnerabilities.
Mark Zielinski, Jan 17 2007 11:42PM Security
BBC gears up for social networking

BBC gears up for social networking

Piggybacking on its big name brands to hook users.
Matt Chapman Jan 15 2007 3:08PM Software
Social networking tops 2006 search rankings

Social networking tops 2006 search rankings

Google Year End Zeitgeist shows social networking at the top.
Clement James Dec 21 2006 9:14AM Software
MessageLabs: Expect increase in VoIP, social networking attacks

MessageLabs: Expect increase in VoIP, social networking attacks

Voice over IP (VoIP) hacking attacks will surge next year as more businesses implement the technology, according to one message security vendor.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 18 2006 9:28AM Security

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