Social Networking

Social Networking has both it’s positives and negatives. Social media has changed the way we communicate and share ideas with not only each other but the whole world. Sites like Facebook and twitter have revolutionized our communication. Some positives are you can now communicate with your relatives and friends no matter where they are, and you can share any thoughts, ideas, and memories with them with the help of these social media networks. These tools have not only helped in our personal life but also our business. According to the article on NPR, recruiters are using these tools to look for the candidates that match their needs. One of the recruiter says "Social networking technology is absolutely the best thing to happen to recruiting — ever". Using and creation of these tools might be positive step toward the technology and the way we communicate but it also has it downfalls. 

Social networking tools also have a negative impact in our lives. For instance nothing is private anymore. Anything you say or do on these social media sites can be accessed by anyone publicly. Even if something is made private with the use of privacy setting on these new tools hacker or scammers can find a way to gather your information. In the article by Better Business Bureau “New Wave of PhishingScams Uses Facebook Info for Personalized Spam”, the author mentions how scammers are finding ways to gain or install spyware on personal devices. In addition if you don’t choose a strong password for these tools, there is a chance of getting your account hacked. Although these tools have brought a great way to communicate in this digital age, it has also brought some fears if not used with caution. 

Sources: Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting
                New Wave of PhishingScams Uses Facebook Info for Personalized Spam
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New Wave of Phishing Scams Uses Facebook Info for Personalized Spam - See more at: http://www.bbb.org/blog/2013/01/new-wave-of-phishing-scams-uses-facebook-info-for-personalized-spam/#sthash.w80VfwHp.dpuf

New Wave of Phishing Scams Uses Facebook Info for Personalized Spam - See more at: http://www.bbb.org/blog/2013/01/new-wave-of-phishing-scams-uses-facebook-info-for-personalized-spam/#sthash.w80VfwHp.dpuf