Social Networking - An Introduction

One major security issue facing internet users today is the popularity of social networking websites. Although the usefullness of these sites is often the topic of debate, many find value in them. Social Networking websites have been the casue of many security issues since their rise in popularity since 2003. If you are going to use social networking sites such as Myspace, Facebook, Friendster, or others, we recommend reading through this section for some pointers on how to stay safe online.

In this section, we will be looking into what Social Networking is, what has happened that makes them so dangerous, how to protect yourself, and the rise of Social Networking popularity.