Social Networking
People are no longer contained to work, bars or the PTA to meet new people. Many people have discovered that Myspace, Facebook, LiveJournal, and many other social networking sites are a great way to communicate with friends all over the globe. They are able to post messages, photos, and list all their favorite things about themselves.
Types of Social Networking Sites
Another serious consideration is the loss of privacy resulting from sharing information in such a public manner. Identity theft, offline stalking, lawsuits and other serious issues have been the result of injudiciously posted material.
Additional Resources
CERT: Staying Safe on Social Network Sites
CERT: Guidelines for Publishing Information Online
OnGuard: Social Networking
Get Safe Online: Safe Social Networking
NYS CSCIC: Social Networking
Types of Social Networking Sites
- General sites
- Schools and colleges
- Cultures (religion specific, race specific, nationality specific)
- Business (Realtors or Lawyers)
- Interest related (Dog owners, Laker's fans, knitters)
Another serious consideration is the loss of privacy resulting from sharing information in such a public manner. Identity theft, offline stalking, lawsuits and other serious issues have been the result of injudiciously posted material.
Additional Resources
CERT: Staying Safe on Social Network Sites
CERT: Guidelines for Publishing Information Online
OnGuard: Social Networking
Get Safe Online: Safe Social Networking
NYS CSCIC: Social Networking
