geographic tracking via facebook: Did you know your iPhone can help get you robbed? My past clients didn’t until now!
- 11/22/10 05:12 AM
I've posted before about the dangers of publishing your current or future geographical location on Facebook, but here is an excellent example of why we need to be careful with all online social media. These folks didn't even realize their photos were being automatically geotagged on Twitter, and were nearly robbed because of it. Online social media such as Facebook and Twitter don't ask permission to publish your personal information, they ask forgiveness after the fact, and provide an option to turn off that particular feature. But be watchful: often there is another similar feature within a few months that … (3 comments)
geographic tracking via facebook: The Danger of Being OVER Connected. Facebook Places. Argh!
- 08/31/10 03:31 AM
Facebook can be a fun and valuable social networking tool, but don't put yourself at risk. This post is about how one person's innocent mistake at using a new Facebook application, Facebook Places, put a lot of people on edge, as their geographic location and activities was broadcast to the world. I have been stalked in the past, and the prospect of being geographically tracked still scares the daylights out of me. Don't let it happen to you!
Here's the dark side of Facebook PLACES. It just went live on Wednesday last week -- so the Bartman decided to … (4 comments)
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