Facebook is going through major changes in the look and feel again. All to remain competitive and leverage their earnings potential. They say its to give us a better experience but the reality is Facebook, and every other social network, is out to maximize their earnings. We all must be vigilant about protecting our identity, what is out there for everyone to find. Take the time to go through your Facebook Privacy settings again, you should do this often, especially after you migrate to Timeline. Make sure that your settings are such that only people that you approve of can access your pictures and updates. Don't give others access to your pictures and personal information. Identity theft and online scams continue to rise. Don't give these people the information they need to target you. Keep your information private and don't give third party applications access to your Facebook account. Click the title link above for Facebook's video on the time line.
If you haven't done so lately, use Google, Spokeo, PiPl, Bing or whatever search service you are familiar with and search about yourself. Run your name, screen names and email addresses and see what others can find out about you without spending a cent. Keep in mind for those that are willing to spend a few dollars, the amount and type of info is staggering. Your drivers license number and social security number for example are easily found.
You are the first line of defense in protecting your personal identity.
Friday, December 16, 2011
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