I have been using heavily social networks for the past 3 years, started with linkedin can now reach over 7,000,000 persons online. So the power of the technology is really incredible. Theses are some of the top ones I use:
- linkedin
- xing
- ecademy
- plaxo
- youtube
- slideshare
- twitter
- mypodcast
- lastfm
- myspace
- face book
- ...
But these social networks practical experiences are bring in some important questions (which will try to address over this year posts). Some of the main security issues I see are:
- propagation of malware (virus, trojans, keyloggers)
- defacement of profile, impact in public image
- who owns the data? some networks make it easy to get the data in but very difficult out (usage of images to protect contact information)
- how to archive and backup this data? who is responsible?
- how to delete the data permanently if required?
- predator attacks against minors and kids (parents must learn new ropes)
- identity theft, impersonation
- how to maintain so many user IDs (opendID is trying to address this)
- how to move data from one site, application to the other (open social is work on this), some users have seen this usage blocked after using automated conversion, migration tools
- how to do investigations, forensics on so many sites to track down criminals effectively
- how to separate between business, and personal lives?
- effects on corporate information
- leakages
- effects on corporate productivity
In short network, do business, have fun, but becarefull out-there.
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