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Labs survey finds privacy concerns, distrust of social media rampant with all age groups

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Our survey and accompanying report find that, no matter their age, users have deep concerns about the privacy of their data online and take significant steps to secure it. Learn how public distrust in corporations’ ability to protect and use data in ethically responsible ways has shaped their behavior online.

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Should you delete yourself from social media?

February 14, 2019 admin 101, cambridge analytica, Facebook, google, How-tos, instagram, snapchat, social media, social media addiction, social networks, Twitter

Credit to Author: Jean Taggart| Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:30:00 +0000

All the recent news—from Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica snafu to various abuses of Twitter vulnerabilities—has you wondering: Should I delete myself from social media? We provide advice and links on how to tighten security if you want to cool down, or, if you’re ready to go nuclear, delete yourself permanently.

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Tags: cambridge analytica facebook Google Instagram snapchat social media social media addiction social networks twitter

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A week in security (January 28 – February 3)

February 4, 2019 admin Facebook, hosting, malware, phishing, Security world, social media, Week in security, weekly round up

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:00:49 +0000

A roundup of security news January 28 – February 3, including disputes between Facebook and Apple, dubious malware hosting, privacy threats to mobile users, and more.

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Tags: facebook hosting malware phishing social media week in security weekly round up

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Kaspersky Security

How to #DeleteFacebook (but keep your data)

February 4, 2019 admin Account, backup, delete, DeleteFacebook, Facebook, privacy, social media, social networks, Tips

Credit to Author: Sarah Pike| Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:43:10 +0000

When you’re ready to leave the privacy fever dream that is Facebook, make sure you have everything before you lock the door on your way out.

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How to delete your Instagram account (and back up your photos)

December 17, 2018 admin Account, backup, delete, instagram, social media, social networks, Tips

Credit to Author: Alex Perekalin| Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:00:10 +0000

Here’s how to delete or temporarily disable your Instagram account and back up your photos if you want to take a break from the social media service.

Kaspersky Security

How to delete your Twitter account (and back up your tweets)

December 10, 2018 admin Account, backup, delete, social media, social networks, Tips, Twitter

Credit to Author: Alex Perekalin| Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:00:07 +0000

Ready to delete your Twitter account? Here’s how. But you’d better back up your tweets first.

Kaspersky Security

Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 66

December 4, 2018 admin dark web, Facebook, GReAT, LinkedIn, news, podcast, privacy, social media, steam, Threats, Tor

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:49:36 +0000

In this edition of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, Jeff sits down with David Jacoby to discuss the true value of online identities to crooks on the dark web.

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6 ways to keep up with cybersecurity without going crazy

October 11, 2018 admin 101, cybersecurity, cybersecurity awareness, How-tos, national cybersecurity awareness month, ncsam, security professionals, social media, Twitter

Credit to Author: Kayla Matthews| Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000

As we dive headfirst into National Cyber Security Awareness Month, it seems only fitting to discuss ways to stay on top of cybersecurity news. But what if following along makes you feel a little overwhelmed? Try these six methods of information-gathering to brush up on your cybersecurity know-how without losing your mind.

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Tags: cybersecurity cybersecurity awareness national cybersecurity awareness month NCSAM security professionals social media twitter