Showing posts with label Facebook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Facebook. Show all posts

Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Facebook 'Dislike' Scam Warning

It has been reported by the BBC that Facebook users are being targeted in a scam where they are given the option of installing a 'dislike' button.

Once installed, the application gives the scammers access to your profile and the ability to post messages through your account.

You are then encourages to complete an online survey which the scammers get paid for you completing.

We encourage you to be extra vigilant when installing apps. Check if you need it and see if your friends have had any problems before allowing any application permission to access your details.

Tuesday, 20 July 2010

Half of Myspace Users Leave This Year

It has been reported that over half of Myspace's users have deserted the site this year.

According to ComScore, MySpace’s audience fell from 6.5m in May 2009 to 3.3m in May 2010.

Popular social networking sites Facebook and Twitter have been suggested as the cause of the problem for one of the worlds first networking sites.

On average 9 out of 10 internet users are now said to be actively involved in social networking with Facebook establishing a further 28% of users this year. That takes it up to 30.4m members from the UK.

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