Mobile Social Networking On The Rise

According to comScore reports, in January 2010, 4.7 million people accessed Twitter and 25.1 million people accessed Facebook from mobile devices. Respectively, this is a 347 percent and a 112 percent increase from last year. With the number of people accessing social networking websites from mobile devices increasing at such phenomenal rates, the need for round-the-clock online reputation management solutions will only become more important.

Man Charged With Indecent Exposure Over Nude Facebook Photos

A West Seattle man accused of sending unsolicited pictures of his exposed genitals to a woman on Facebook is facing criminal indecent exposure charges. The defendant is arguing that he sent the photos because he thought the woman wanted was interested in pursuing a romantic relationship, but, according to prosecutors, none of their previous communications were of a romantic or sexual nature. Long story short, if someone sends you a naked picture of themselves on Facebook that you didn’t ask for, it’s harassment.

Beware of Free iPad Scams

Using a time-tested strategy for bilking people out of their money, scammers on Facebook and Twitter are offering a free iPad to individuals if they give their cell phone numbers to participate in a “research test.” Of course, there is no research test, only a scam where victims are signed up for a monthly subscription service.

To make sure you don’t become a victim of one of these schemes, avoid any ads or links that claim you can “Win a free iPad,” “Win a free laptop,” or “Win a free ANYTHING.”

Government Investing Security Technology Into Private Sector

According to CNET, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency are looking at expanding their Einstein security technology to assist companies in the private sector from cybercrime. While this could help companies prevent becoming victims of increasingly complex cyber attacks, it has some privacy experts concerned because it would allow government access to private consumer data.

Gripe Site Given Greater Protection Than Trademark

According to Ars Technica, a US district judge has ruled that a “gripe site” using a company’s name in its URL didn’t violate any trademark law. The case, which was filed by Career Agents Network, revolved around the website careeragentsnetwork.biz, which was created by a former customer who was dissatisfied with the company’s service. Typically, in order to win a decision like this, the company filing the complaint must prove that there is an intent by the cybersquatter to make a profit off of the company’s trademark. Nevertheless, the fact that sites like this are allowed to operate is a legitimate concern for all businesses.