Each generation witnesses a revolution that electrifies the whole society. For the last generation it was the telephone perhaps. Currently the society is constantly jolted out of its torpour by unusual and startling discoveries. First it was the mobile technology which made everyone instantaneously accessible 24x7. Then the email sank the business of Indian Posts and Telegraphs. It is the social networking sites that are the buzzword today. They facilitate contact and interaction between people crossing the boundaries of country and language.
Well, you being a part of the “kewl klub” have a blog of your own (of course!) and interact with your friends over a social networking site (undoubtedly). Why, you have just finished posting details of the wild party you had last night, right? You sure had a blast as you imitated the steps of that deliciously raunchy song. That was fun!
Well it was all between friends. Research shows that it might not be so. As people are becoming increasingly aware of the social networking sites, your inputs are becoming more and more visible. To become a member of such a site users fill up a form for registration. This contains all your contact information and other personal details. You can even upload a photograph of yours out there. What people don’t realise is that all that personal information is out there, begging to be misused.
Voyeurs prowl such sites to get information about susceptible preys. It can be easily obtained from friends of friends. Reading through the interactions, it’s easy to get to know the mental make-up of the person. Then they are just like sitting ducks, waiting to be victimised. Some even leave contact information and other details explicitly on these sites.
Denne historien er fra November Second 2016-utgaven av Woman's Era.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra November Second 2016-utgaven av Woman's Era.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Slow Mornings Happy Days
Setting up for peaceful day by embracing the art.
Import
From nautical origins to medical innovations and beyond.
My Anniversary
The memories now cherished alone.
Touching Lives
A reflection on the impact of an educator.
Insightful Idioms And Idiocies
Revealing the wit and charm in the fascinating world of words.
Stress The Good Cop?
A little bit of stress can be good for life.
THE UNSUNG SUPER LADIES
The challenges faced and overcame by army wives.
Good Morning...Friends
So sacred a relationship friendship is that it flourishes sans any selfishness.
Lagan Nu Custard
Exploring the delights of parsi cuisine
Back To Nature
Rediscovering the serene joys of agriculture and rural living.