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Twitter Security Alert a False Alarm? Reset Your Password Anyway

Miranda Perry
November 12, 2014
Article, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology
Was your Twitter account hacked last night? Automatic password resets were reported by Twitter users across the web last week. I woke up on Thursday morning to this email in my inbox: "Twitter believes that...
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Pinterest and Instagram Exploits: How Fake Pictures Pick Your Real Pockets

Miranda Perry
July 6, 2014
Article, Mobile Services, Technology
Be careful where you click. Cybercriminals have sharpened their focus on Pinterest and Instagram. Con artists are targeting consumers with bogus free gift card offers on these popular social media platforms. We...
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Fake Sallie Mae Instagram Scam Using Student Loan Forgiveness to Steal Private Info

Christina Newhall
October 7, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Scam Alerts
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If last week’s government shutdown weren’t bad enough news for consumers, fraudulent accounts for student loan giant Sallie Mae have started popping up on Instagram. The fake Sallie Mae accounts claim they’re o...
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Facebook Fail: Domino’s Pizza Responds to Customer Praise With “Sorry”

Christina Newhall
August 15, 2013
Article, Culture
In the age of mega-corporations and labyrinthine customer service calls, it’s not uncommon to feel that companies aren’t paying attention to you or addressing consumers' concerns. But that feeling of being ign...
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Which Companies Are Protecting Your Privacy in a Post-PRISM NSA World?

Sean Boulger
July 29, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Technology
Ever since a data technician named Edward Snowden blew the whistle on PRISM, the government's wide-reaching NSA surveillance program, Americans have grown increasingly nervous over the security of their persona...
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Dentist Sues Patient Over Negative Yelp Review

Sean Boulger
July 3, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
Image courtesy of Emergency Dentist USA If you've ever used Yelp to write a review of a business, you probably didn't expect to get slapped with a lawsuit and potential criminal charges as a result. But that...
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Facebook Privacy Bug Exposes 6 Million User Phone Numbers, Emails

Sean Boulger
June 27, 2013
Article, Technology
Did you get an email from Facebook recently? If so, you might be one of about 6 million users who had their privacy compromised. Apparently, Facebook "accidentally" let slip the personal data of a big chunk of ...
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Facebook Finally Gets Hashtags: What This Means for You

Sean Boulger
June 18, 2013
Article, Technology
Have you ever found yourself wondering when Facebook would finally get with the hashtag program? When it would join the likes of Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, and...well, just about every other social network? If s...
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Controversial ‘Snapchat Leaked’ Site Proves Privacy on Social Media is No Guarantee

Sean O'Connor
June 4, 2013
Article, Technology
Snapchat, a popular social media photo-sharing platform, is raising privacy concerns over leaked photos that are supposed to be private. If you're not familiar with Snapchat, here's how it works: You or your...
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Spoiler Alert! 6 Ways to Block TV and Movie Gossip on Facebook and Twitter

Leah
May 31, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology
Hate spoilers but love social media? For many fans, there's nothing worse than browsing Facebook or Twitter and accidentally reading about the Game of Thrones season finale before you've watched it. But you ...
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New Facebook Phishing Scam Targets Fan Page Owners with Fake Verification Program

Sean Boulger
May 28, 2013
Article, Scam Alerts
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Do you use a Facebook Fan Page to organize an online community group or manage your brand's social media presence? Many companies, nonprofits and individuals alike use Facebook Fan Pages to communicate with hug...
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Bacon Causes Cancer? Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Read Online

Miranda Perry
May 23, 2013
Article, Culture, Featured, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs
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Do you love bacon? Well, that's like asking if your heart's beating. Of course you do! Who doesn't? But is there a darker side to your favorite pork treat? Is bacon killing you? That's the latest health s...
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Instagram Food Photo Foils Identity Thieves

Sean Boulger
May 15, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Technology
Do your friends love to take photos of their food? Thanks to the cameras in our smartphones, many foodies snap a picture of their every meal and upload it to social media like Facebook, Twitter and especially I...
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Facebook Hoax Alert: Fake Virus Warning Scares Microsoft Windows Users

Leah
May 10, 2013
Article, Technology
1
Is your Facebook full of "dire warnings" about a new Windows virus? Relax. There's a good chance that this Facebook virus alert is actually a hoax. The false warning, which is reportedly being shared by tens...
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Facebook Unveils Brand New Security Feature: Trusted Contacts

Sean Boulger
May 3, 2013
Article, Technology
Are you ready to boost your Facebook security? Today, we share more private information online than ever before. Try counting the number of websites, services, and/or online stores that have access to your pers...
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New Study: Facebook and Twitter Addicts May Perform Better at Work

Leah
April 26, 2013
Article, Culture, Dating Profile
1
The next time your boss catches you using Facebook at work, you've got an excuse: it may make you better at your job! According to a study by the tech startup Evolv, usage of popular social networks includin...
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4 Hoaxes About the Boston Marathon Tragedy That Went Viral on Facebook and Twitter

Sean Boulger
April 22, 2013
Article, Culture
In a time of tragedy and confusion like last week's Boston Marathon bombing, social media can be an effective tool for sharing information. Sites like Twitter and Facebook often spread information much faster t...
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New Facebook Emoticons: Sharing Strategy Targets Consumers on Social Media

Leah
April 15, 2013
Article, Culture
We all love to paint a picture with our Facebook status updates. If I'm eating ice cream, I'm going to be so descriptive that you'll actually see that glistening caramel. Well, Facebook has just taken "overshar...
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Will the IRS Monitor Your Facebook and Twitter Accounts?

Sean Boulger
April 12, 2013
Article, Money
Data security and online privacy are huge concerns these days, as more and more of us are living our lives plugged into the Internet. It's never been more important to protect your Facebook profile and keep you...
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1 Super Easy Facebook Security Trick to Protect Your Account From Hackers

Miranda Perry
April 12, 2013
General Consumer, Technology, Video
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Casual Dating in the Internet Culture: Grouper, Instagram, Facebook and You

Sean O'Connor
April 11, 2013
Article, Culture, Dating Profile, Dating Site
Dating in the modern world doesn't quite resemble the traditional view of dating. It's much more casual. The word "date" is rarely even used today. Younger people especially opt to use the harmless "let's hang ...
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