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A fake “you” could be harvesting your friends
Andy sipped his piping hot, home-made mocha coffee from a white, ceramic mug. The words “My java is better than yours” stood out prominently on the side of the cup. He picked up his purple smartphone and punched in the access code. When he opened his Facebook application, he spotted a friend request on the…
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Politics torch social media friendships – 3 things you can do to avoid the carnage
In today’s intense political environment, many people share strong emotions on social media regarding the state of current affairs. Regardless of position on a given topic, social media message creators often share passionate feelings with their followers. When those words turn sharp, threatening, or become frequent unwelcome points of attack, how should a friend who…
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How to securely send someone a password
You’re sitting at an airport waiting for a flight when your significant other calls to ask for the password to an online account. There are people all around you and no place you can go to prevent others from overhearing your conversation. It’s a pressing matter, and it can’t wait until you arrive at a…
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Secret Conversations option keeps your Facebook messages private
If you enjoy holding private message conversations with others through your smartphone, Facebook has a new tool just for you. Through Facebook’s Messenger app, a user is now able to send secured messages to another user that expires after a specific timeframe, from 5 seconds to a day. This Secret Conversations feature uses end-to-end encryption…
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Billionaire gives away his fortune to people who share this post!
Last year when Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced the birth of their child and the intention to give away 99 percent of their Facebook shares, the post became a viral sensation. Though the generous act of the Facebook founder is unquestionable, the intent of individuals releasing giveaway posts that piggyback on Zuckerberg’s…
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How your friend could be your enemy
Many people enjoy the chance to make new friends. Whether it’s at work, school, the local library or other location, the experience is usually unique and offers untold potential. When that experience is on social media, however, the person making a friend request might be anything but your friend. Criminals lurk in the shadows and…