There has always been a risk of accounts getting hacked into and spammed but it seems like the problem is rising. In the last month, I personally know 3 peoples’ email account and 2 peoples facebook account that have been hacked into. My husband’s facebook account was even hacked and spammed while he was signed in. With the recent Sony PS3 and Fox Broadcasting hacks, the concern for true privacy and security are often questioned.
I’ve also been hearing about quite a few virus’s being spread through facebook. It’s getting hard to know what to trust and what to avoid.
The Scary Facebook Stats:
- 20 million minors have used Facebook in the past year and 7. 5 million of those were under the minimum age of 13 years old.
- 5 million users are under 10 years old
- Facebook has exposed over 5 million homes to virus’ or identity theft in the last year.
- over 1 million children have been bullied because of using the site.
- Use privacy controls
- Watch children’s accounts
- Turn off instant fill forms
- Be particular of what apps are allowed access to accounts
Privacy sign image from Through the Eyes of Keaven
Data Graphic from Tech Journal South