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Ask the Expert: Does Secure Browsing Really Keep Me Safe On Twitter and LinkedIn?

Q: I have an active Twitter feed and occasionally use LinkedIn for work purposes, but I am unfamiliar with how those sites secure my privacy. I read that both sites have introduced “secure browsing” but what exactly does that mean, and how is it keeping me safer?

A: A secure website has “https” in its URL and has a small lock symbol next to it. It’s used by most banks and online retailers to provide secure transactions. Read More

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Celebrity Scams and Social Media

The internet thrives on the public’s interest in celebrities. It is no wonder then why scammers and hackers use celebrities’ identities in order to lure unsuspecting consumers into their traps.  It seems as though a celebrity’s status can be measured on whether or not they have had a scam posted using their name.  You’re nobody until someone runs a Facebook scam about you.

 


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