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10 Reasons why you shouldnt be on Facebook

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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From privacy nightmares to wasting time, explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook might not be the social sanctuary it seems.
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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We all know that the internet can be a dangerous place. Follow these 5 tips, and you'll be a whole lot more secure online.
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Cybercrime: News is the new sex

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Cybercriminals have shifted from sex scams to exploiting major news events, Symantec reveals, with World Cup-related frauds proliferating in 2010.
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Facebook fails in customer satisfaction

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Facebook has hit rock bottom in customer satisfaction, ranking even lower than the US IRS, reveals a ForeSee Results report.
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Facebook will announce 500 million users this week

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Facebook is set to announce its 500-millionth user this week, celebrating with Facebook Stories to highlight diverse user experiences and narratives.
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Facebook movie trailer released

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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The trailer for 'The Social Network', a film about Facebook's creation directed by David Fincher and starring Jesse Eisenberg, has just been released.
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AOL closer to selling Bebo

Fri, 18th Jun 2010
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AOL is reportedly finalising a deal to sell social network Bebo to Criterion Capital Partners, two years after buying it for USD $850 million.
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22% of all time online is social networking - report

Thu, 17th Jun 2010
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A Nielsen report reveals that 22% of all online time is dedicated to social networking, with Facebook and YouTube leading the charge.
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'Likejacking' exploit seizes Facebook

Fri, 4th Jun 2010
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A new 'likejacking' scam is tricking Facebook users into spreading unwanted code by promising sensational content, hijacking clicks to spread virally.
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Facebook CEO admits mistakes

Mon, 24th May 2010
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges privacy issues and promises improvements in email response to tech blogger.
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Facebook promises 'simplistic' privacy options

Wed, 19th May 2010
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Tim Sparapani, Public Policy Director for Facebook, has said that the social networking site will launch new privacy options in the coming weeks.
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MySpace offers new privacy settings

Tue, 18th May 2010
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Hot on the heels of Facebook's privacy row, comes MySpace Co-President Mike Jones offering new privacy settings to all users.
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Facebook users urged to quit

Mon, 17th May 2010
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Disgruntled Facebook users launch QuitFacebook campaign, urging unhappy members to delete their accounts on May 31st, citing privacy concerns.
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Judge shuts down Facebook truancy group

Fri, 14th May 2010
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An Argentine judge has ordered that Facebook pages designed to coordinate student truancy should be shut down.
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Facebook bug exposes private chats

Fri, 7th May 2010
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A Facebook bug exposed users' private chats via the profile preview feature, adding to the social media giant's ongoing privacy issues.
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Beware of phony friends

Sat, 1st May 2010
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As small businesses increasingly leverage social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn, the rise in phishing and cyberattacks demands vigilant security measures.
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Bebo faces closure

Wed, 7th Apr 2010
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AOL is looking to sell or shut down the online social site Bebo, just two years after buying it for US$850 million.
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Print's shifting landscape 2010

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Forecast changes in the printer market are likely to see the emergence of five 'mega-vendors' in years to come, so it will pay to back your horses wisely.
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Facebook viewing app is another scam

Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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Facebook is grappling with another scam as rogue apps falsely claim to reveal profile viewers while funnelling clicks for scam revenue.
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Facebook celebrates 6th birthday

Fri, 5th Feb 2010
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Facebook marks its 6th anniversary, evolving from a Havard network to a global phenomenon with 375 million monthly users.