FACEBOOK IS SMARTER THAN YOU THINK
This article discusses Facebook and its relationship with its consumers. Facebook currently has
2.5 billion users worldwide. But most users probably do not know that they are being exposed.
2.5 billion users worldwide. But most users probably do not know that they are being exposed.
An unsecured server leaked phone numbers that were potentially linked to Facebook users.
It is now no longer publicly accessible as it has recently been taken down, but no one is
positive who revealed the numbers.
It is now no longer publicly accessible as it has recently been taken down, but no one is
positive who revealed the numbers.
This shows just how unsafe social media is. With most organizations moving into the world of
the Internet, many files and logistics are also being transferred online. But many of these
organizations do not have the expertise to do so efficiently, and most important of all, safely.
the Internet, many files and logistics are also being transferred online. But many of these
organizations do not have the expertise to do so efficiently, and most important of all, safely.
The article referenced Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of Identity Theft Resource
Center. She said, “The exposed data could put users at risk of scam phone calls and other fraud.”
Center. She said, “The exposed data could put users at risk of scam phone calls and other fraud.”
This is certainly a scary scenario being that Facebook has many older users compared to other
social media outlets. Many older adults might not understand how smart scammers can be and
can easily be looped into the whole plan so it really is a scary time.
social media outlets. Many older adults might not understand how smart scammers can be and
can easily be looped into the whole plan so it really is a scary time.
Social media has been seen as “toxic” because it only shows everyone’s “highlight.” It
is not realistic. People are not going to post the negative things in their life, which
makes people think that everyone is living a perfect and happy life except them.
is not realistic. People are not going to post the negative things in their life, which
makes people think that everyone is living a perfect and happy life except them.
Social media is now not just taxing on mental health, but as the article states, our
identity could be in jeopardy.
identity could be in jeopardy.
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