Learn more about internet safety, social media, and identity theft on Mark's blog:
In the ever changing world of technology, it’s always good to know that you are up-to-date on the latest threats. That’s why we’ve revised our book for you.
We’ve gone through and added the latest Facebook Privacy settings and have even added Instagram to the mix. Our original content is sill included as well to …
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May 10, 2013 Category: Uncategorized No Comments 
‘Tis the season for tax returns. However, in the midst of a flurry of filling out forms and filing for returns, make sure to keep an eye out for scams that want to steal your hard-earned money.
This time of year can get stressful for many people. And if we don’t keep our heads on …
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February 15, 2013 Tags: Identity Theft, Online, Privacy
Category: Identity Theft No Comments
When using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and any other social media platform, who do you add on your profile?
Do you add business partners? Co-workers? Employees? Family? Friends? Clients? Etc. etc. When we begin to mix our various social groups in our social media, we may as well start planning for disaster.
Think about it like …
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February 1, 2013 Category: Privacy, Social Media No Comments
It seems like everybody has some kind of smartphone in their pocket these days. However, are you aware of the risks that are posed when you’re using that ‘oh-so-useful’ device?
For instance, did you know that you could be giving away your exact location every time you post a photo? Any cyberstalker or thief online …
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January 28, 2013 Tags: Cell Phones, Mobile Phones, Mobile Protection, Privacy, Privacy Settings
Category: Privacy, Security No Comments
If you’ve ever fired off a Tweet or posted a status on Facebook without thinking twice, you may end up like one of these unsuspecting people who got caught representing themselves poorly online.
We have heard so many stories of people who have unwittingly posted statuses, photos and comments on their Facebook, Twitter or other …
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January 23, 2013 Tags: Cell Phones, Cyberspace, Facebook, Myspace, Online, Online Reputation, Privacy, Privacy Settings, Profile, Series, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter
Category: Privacy, Social Media 1 Comment
Before you ever put something up online, whether it’s on your Facebook or your blog, think about this: would I want it on a billboard for my whole hometown to see?
This is a great exercise to be constantly aware of when you’re posting online. Would I want everyone to be able to see this …
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January 21, 2013 Tags: Facebook, Myspace, Online, Online Reputation, Privacy, Privacy Settings, Series, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter
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When it comes to sharing information on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Myspace, StumbleUpon, etc.), what is safe to share and what isn’t?
Many of us have no hesitation to fill out every available box of information on a new profile that we create for any given social media site. What is your address? Date …
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January 18, 2013 Tags: Cell Phones, Facebook, Identity Theft, Identity Theft Shield, Mobile Phones, Online, Online Reputation, Privacy, Series, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter
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Yes or No?
Have you ever wondered why Facebook is worth almost 70 billion dollars, yet nobody has ever paid a dime to use it? Where does their revenue come from? Why is it free?
The answer to whether or not you are Facebook’s customer is NO. You are not Facebook’s customer. In fact, as …
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January 16, 2013 Tags: Facebook, Myspace, Online, Online Reputation, Online Shopping, Privacy, Series, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter
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Is your private information going public?
Businesses have a new favorite practice: watching your online browsing habits. They follow you around the web collecting information about you in order that they might be able to get your attention about what they sell.
This is made possible because we currently live in an age where most …
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January 14, 2013 Tags: Facebook, Identity Theft, Mobile Phones, Mobile Protection, Online, Online Reputation, Online Shopping, Privacy, Privacy Settings, Profile, Series, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter
Category: Identity Theft, Privacy, Social Media No Comments
When it comes to bullying people online, the law takes a firm stance — one you won’t want to mess with.
Similar to sexting, there are serious consequences when it comes to laws against cyberbullying. And there is no age limit on these laws being enforced. There have been cases of 12 year old …
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January 8, 2013 Tags: Cell Phones, Cyberbullying, Cyberspace, Facebook, Schools, Texas, Twitter
Category: Cyberbullying No Comments
