Facebook: The Privacy Challenge

JMH · Jan 31, 2014

Facebook has over a billion active users and a reported 700,000 new people joining the social networking website every day. But how carefully do Facebook users consider their online privacy?

With Facebook settings changing ever-frequently, users are increasingly frustrated (and confused) about their privacy. In a Naked Security poll, 93% of Facebook users would prefer Facebook's privacy options to be opt-in rather than opt-out. That said, we found that:

46% of Facebook users accepted friend requests from strangers

89% of users in their 20s divulged their full birthday

Nearly 100% of users post their email address

Between 30-40% of users list data about their family and friends

Identity thieves can use this information to commit crimes against individuals and their companies. Read our tips for better security on Facebook to secure your personal data and avoid identity theft.

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bassfisher6522 · Jan 31, 2014

I've been saying this for years......just a matter of time before the rest of the FB users open there eyes.

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Facebook: The Privacy Challenge

JMH

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bassfisher6522

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