02.24.08
Facebook can be a Threat!
Facebook has millions of active users and a majority of them are sharing their personal information and uploading photographs of themselves and share them with their friends and other members. Facebook, just like any other social networking sites can pose a threat to its members.
Having your personal information available online, you are making yourself more susceptible from being victimized. It is up to you how much information you would like to provide but you must remember that all information provided can be used as hints to find you. This is particularly dangerous especially to young members who could easily be manipulated by unknown members as it is very easy to sign up. Also, you could post yourself to be just anybody and because facebook is a social networking site similar to Craigslist, having a new friend request does not seem all that extraordinary and you could easily gain access to private photos and information. Adding your school or company name would make it a lot easier for anyone to find you. And with posting those information online, you?re just inviting trouble to come and get you.
So, make sure you only provide your information that wouldn’t make you an easy target. These social networking sites make it a lot easier for criminals to catch their prey so everybody must be aware of this silent danger. Read more controversial articles on http://www.e-controversy.com/