On Jan 2, 2014,
CNN reported: “(CNN) -- Hackers appear to have posted account info
for 4.6 million users of quickie social-sharing app Snapchat, making usernames
and at least partial phone numbers available for download. The data were posted to
the website SnapchatDB.info. By late Wednesday morning, that site had been suspended.
The hack was seemingly
intended to urge Snapchat to tighten its security measures. The anonymous
hackers said they used an exploit created by recent changes to the app, which
lets users share photos or short videos that disappear after a few seconds.” View the full article here: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/01/tech/social-media/snapchat-hack/
This is alarming as it is.
Hackers having access to information is terrible, but on a massive level
like this, it is quite frightening.
Additionally, further research by The Gaurdian into Snapchat
has proven that: “users should be
clear that Snapchat photos are not currently deleted; they are merely 'hidden'.”
View the full article here:
Before signing up for the next great social platform, buyer
be aware. Do the research, take the time
to understand how the systems are built, by what means are the companies
protecting you and remember that what you share online or in a virtual world
does matter and sooner or later things can come back to hurt you. Be careful, be wise and most of all, keep
your children protected from online trolling.
~ Social Media is changing the way people do business. Don't get left behind ~ Hollie Clere, of The Social Media Advisor is a social media manager, trainer and author in LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Google+ , Pinterest and the tools to manage them. Click here for her Social Media Links
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