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There is no doubt we now live in challenging times on Planet Earth. Our burgeoning human population is seven billion and rising. Resources are diminishing and our iconic species are disappearing ... Via Gust MEES 
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Security researcher Egor Homakov has discovered a Twitter vulnerability which allows apps to send DMs without requiring explicit user permission. TNW has verified the findings and can ... Via Gust MEES
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Don't want the entire Facebook-using and -abusing population to see your friends list? You could set your friend list to private, but fat lot of good that will do, given a researcher's discovery th...
Irene Abezgauz, a vice president of product management at the security software company Quotium, has discovered a way for any casual visitor, stranger, stalker or troll to see friend lists that their users have set to be private, and that includes any friends who've also set their lists to be private.
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Gust MEES's curator insight,
November 27, 2013 11:05 AM
Irene Abezgauz, a vice president of product management at the security software company Quotium, has discovered a way for any casual visitor, stranger, stalker or troll to see friend lists that their users have set to be private, and that includes any friends who've also set their lists to be private.
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Today the Wall Street Journal reported that Snapchat turned down a $3 billion or more all cash acquisition offer from Facebook. The news has taken many by.. Via Gust MEES
Gust MEES's curator insight,
November 13, 2013 6:49 PM
Scoff at the Snapchat valuations that are being tossed around and you will be told that there are so many ways for Snapchat to monetize. Just look at Facebook! I don’t believe it. Facebook’s data graph is why its advertising system works; Snapchat deletes – theoretically – the information that it could use to target advertisements.
Wait and see...
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Almost everyone has had their social media accounts compromised at least once in the past, where their accounts automatically share scam links to friends and followers.
===> Today’s attack on Buffer <=== showed just how easy it is for a reputable company to cause its users to become victims of social media attacks, despite having done nothing wrong.
It’s hard to know what to do in these situations so we’ve prepared a primer on how you can deal with attacks if your social media account were to be compromised.
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Gust MEES's curator insight,
October 26, 2013 7:50 PM
Visit the applications page of the social network and remove any apps you don’t recognize. If the account continues to behave erratically we recommend you ===> revoke access <=== to all applications.
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October 26, 2013 7:54 PM
Visit the applications page of the social network and remove any apps you don’t recognize. If the account continues to behave erratically we recommend you ===> revoke access <=== to all applications.
Gust MEES's curator insight,
October 26, 2013 7:55 PM
Visit the applications page of the social network and remove any apps you don’t recognize. If the account continues to behave erratically we recommend you ===> revoke access <=== to all applications.
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Facebook just eliminated your ability to block people from searching for you by name. Here's a guide for tweaking what's left. Via Gust MEES
Gust MEES's curator insight,
October 11, 2013 11:01 AM
It's important to note that once you post something on Facebook, or any other social network, it's no longer private, period.
While Facebook makes it fairly easy to control with whom you share information, the best way to keep your information private is to not post it anywhere in the first place.
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Dropbox users are advised to be on the lookout for emails entitled “Please update your Expired Dropbox Password.”
Experts warn that cybercriminals are sending out such
===> scam notifications in an effort to distribute malware. <===
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Randi Thompson's curator insight,
October 4, 2013 5:47 PM
If you use Dropbox and are getting these notifications, they are hackers! 
Philip Verghese 'Ariel's curator insight,
October 6, 2013 8:32 AM
Dropbox users are advised to be on the lookout for emails entitled “Please update your Expired Dropbox Password.”
Experts warn that cybercriminals are sending out such
===> scam notifications in an effort to distribute malware. <===
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The number of adults who use social networks is up to 72 percent in 2013, according to data from Pew Research Center. Via Gust MEES
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August 12, 2013 9:15 AM
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence
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August 12, 2013 9:17 AM
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Twitter is more than a simple messaging platform. It's a conversation about your passions and it's easy to get completed addicted. That's a good thing. Via Gust MEES
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August 4, 2013 9:26 AM
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/02/20/what-you-should-know-about-twitter-chats/
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Twitter+Chat
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/how-to-use-twitter-with-success-for-education-and-more/
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August 4, 2013 9:28 AM
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/02/20/what-you-should-know-about-twitter-chats/
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Twitter+Chat
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/how-to-use-twitter-with-success-for-education-and-more/
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Should teachers use social media in the classroom? As with every other educational tool, there are a few guidelines to follow before introducing it. Via Gust MEES
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July 22, 2013 7:12 AM
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence
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July 22, 2013 7:15 AM
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence
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Video: In this interview from the 2013 RSA Conference, Bruce Schneier details why there is no privacy on the Internet and how government regulation may restore Internet privacy. Via Gust MEES
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From
gigaom
Yahoo announced that it acquired Qwiki, a company that provides a storytelling app on mobile. Yahoo has been on an acquisition tear recently, from large companies like Tumblr down to smaller startups. Via Gust MEES
Gust MEES's curator insight,
July 2, 2013 5:41 PM
She's doing it on the Google manner, sending stuff to the Grave Yard and bying NEW... Learn more: - http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-tools-for-teaching-people-and-learners/?tag=Qwiki
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July 2, 2013 6:02 PM
@malek, I agree ;) Maybe some deeper thinking... which I don't publish...
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A discovery about Facebook's official Android app once again puts into question if the social network's developers truly *get* security and privacy.
As Symantec describe on its blog, when its developers tested its new Norton Mobile Security product against some of the world’s most popular Android apps, they were disturbed to see a warning message claiming that the Facebook Android app leaks personal information without the device owner’s knowledge:
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June 29, 2013 7:42 AM
As Symantec describe on its blog, when its developers tested its new Norton Mobile Security product against some of the world’s most popular Android apps, they were disturbed to see a warning message claiming that the Facebook Android app leaks personal information without the device owner’s knowledge...
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June 29, 2013 7:45 AM
As Symantec describe on its blog, when its developers tested its new Norton Mobile Security product against some of the world’s most popular Android apps, they were disturbed to see a warning message claiming that the Facebook Android app leaks personal information without the device owner’s knowledge... |
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Facebook today launched new features to help marketers reach people across devices and encourage them to take action. Custom Audiences now allows businesses to deliver targeted messages ... Via Gust MEES
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![The Must-Have Guide To Twitter Manners [Infographic] | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it](https://img.scoop.it/lSKgx5hyc6DMOVoCmuyM1Dl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9)
In an effort to keep your Twitter manners properly set up and to make sure you know which part of Twitter is useful for a particular type of question or conversation, check out this visual guide. Via Gust MEES
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The microblogging site adds a new security measure designed to make it harder for organizations like the National Security Agency to uncover its data. Read this article by Donna Tam on CNET News. Via Gust MEES
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As a result of the growing NSA revelations, the social microblogging site is upping its defenses by planning to encrypt its direct messaging Service. Via Gust MEES
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter Inc has obtained a $1 billion credit line ahead of its initial public offering, the company disclosed Tuesday in an amended investor prospectus.Goldman Sachs, Morgan Via Gust MEES
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October 22, 2013 6:57 PM
The micro-blogging company, the most closely watched social media IPO prospect since Facebook went public last year, is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange by mid-November.
Learn more:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/02/20/what-you-should-know-about-twitter-chats/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/how-to-use-twitter-with-success-for-education-and-more/
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Gust MEES's curator insight,
October 11, 2013 6:41 AM
Make sure your privacy settings are on lock-down. The best way to test that they are is to use Facebook’s “View As” feature to see what a stranger can see when they look at your profile.
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Twitter has bought Marakana, an open-source trainer, and announced Twitter University. Via Gust MEES
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![Is Your Private Information Safe on Social Media? [Infographic] | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it](https://img.scoop.it/VpnYNS8jxOeA0RxgVHS4LDl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9)
An infographic detailing which states have the most identity fraud complaints, the most popular strategies used, and some ways to protect yourself. Via Gust MEES
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September 24, 2013 10:17 AM
"Eye-Brow raising Stats & Facts to Wake up & Protect your Privacy, & Stay Safe Online"
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From
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During July 2013, high school students were invited to a week long event at RMIT Computer Science and Information Technology department. Their challenge was to visit the ACMI Hollywood Costume expo and author a movie. It was a chance to experience work and life in a tertiary institution.
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July 29, 2013 6:04 PM
This example shows an excellent way to create Story-Telling by using Twitter and Storify ===> BEST-PracTICE!!!
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July 29, 2013 6:07 PM
This example shows an excellent way to create Story-Telling by using Twitter and Storify ===> BEST-PracTICE!!!
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What is a Twitter chat?
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Thinking of tweeting about an upcoming holiday? Don’t. Thinking of sharing a photo of your latest grand purchase? Don’t. Thinking of checking in at the airport before your vacation? Don’t. Via Gust MEES, ABroaderView
Jhonathan Garcia's curator insight,
July 10, 2013 9:33 PM
Social Media Security Post: Be careful with all the things you post! 
Michelle Gilstrap's curator insight,
July 11, 2013 1:13 PM
Never show photos of your vacation while you are on vacation. Always show photos when you get back home. 
Carmenne Kalyaniwala's curator insight,
October 15, 2013 2:36 AM
An infographic with some important information we can share with students
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Imagine for a second if we taught our teenagers to drive a car in the same manner we attempt to teach them about social media.
A MUST READ!!! Via Gust MEES
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July 1, 2013 4:40 PM
===> A MUST READ!!! <===
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence
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Learn more:
- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/for-a-better-world-test/
- http://globaleducationandsocialmedia.wordpress.com/