Facebook and Identity Fraud

by: Kieran McMillan
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Posted: 31/03/08

Antivirus software company Sophos recently announced that many Social Networks are opening its users up to the possibility of Identity Fraud. "It's alarming to hear about some of the information people were prepared to share with a complete stranger online, when they are sent a friend request on Facebook out of the blue. Facebook's privacy features actually go far beyond those of many competing social networking sites, but users are simply not choosing their privacy options carefully and have not learnt how to behave safely online," said Carole Theriault, host of the Sophos podcast.

http://www.sophos.com/pressoffice/news/articles/2007/08/facebook-podcast... - Listen to the Podcast

http://www.sophos.com/security/best-practice/facebook.html - Read the practical steps to protect your identity.