SOCIAL NETWORKING

Examples of Social networking websites are :

Example of Instant messaging services

Example of Video calling

Social networkingsites, over the pastfew years, haveincreased in popularity so much that many are wondering why???

FREE OFCOST

They do not charge a singlepenny

to create an account, updatestatus

or to upload pictures andvideos

MAKE NEW FRIENDS

EASY TO USE

LOTS OF

FEATURES

Uploading videos, sharing

photos, playing games, chat

with friends etc…

Social networking sites help you getin touch with those people whomyou no longer meet in youreveryday life such as buddies fromschool, colleges orwork…

COMMERCIAL USE

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Most of thecompanies are

turning towardsthese sites foradvertisement

purpose and helped companies

in maximizing profit

DANG E RS

PHISHING

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from

reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal

information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, online.

CYBER STALKING

Cyber stalking is literally harassing and followinganother person online.Social networking sites open up many doors forcyber stalking.

URL SPOOFING

URL spoofing is when one website posesas another website for malicious reasons.This assail involves the cloning of alegitimate web page, such as a bank site

PRECAUTIONS

rLimit the amount of personal information you post

Remember that the internet is a public resource

Be wary of strangers

Be skeptical

Check privacy policies

Use strong passwords

Evaluate your settings

THANKYOU

BY : GEETIKA &

MINANSHA