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Twitter and Facebook both are really popular website. Because of the great popularity some bad ass every time trying to do some trick with us and with both websites. And because of this we get Malware and other Spyware. And these kind of virus can harm are computer. Now a days its really risky to stay with twitter or Facebook. We have to be safe as much we can. Today i am going to share some really helpful tips to stay safe with Facebook and Twitter Malware.

Well without sufficient Anti-virus and Malware protection programs installed, social networking users can easily become victims to these ever-evolving attacks. However, the best way to avoid becoming a victim yourself is to be aware of what’s out there and what sorts of things you should avoid.

So here is some tips for us.

How To Stay Safe

• Don’t assume a link is “safe” because it’s from a friend: As noted above, your friend’s account may be infected. You should never assume that a link is safe just because a friend tweeted it or posted it to your wall. Use your common sense. If it doesn’t sound like something they would say, be wary, don’t click. If you’re unsure, try to contact them through another channel and see if the link is legit.

• Don’t assume Twitter links are safe because Twitter is now scanning for malware: In August, Twitter partnered with Google to use Google’s Safe Browsing API, a technology that checks URLs against Google’s blacklist. This prevents spammers from posting malicious URLs to Twitter, but it does NOT prevent them from posting shortened URLs which direct users to those same malicious sites. It’s better than no protection at all, but it’s not going to keep you entirely safe.

• Don’t Assume Bit.ly Links are Safe: Earlier this year, Twitter’s default URL-shortening service Bit.ly, began warning users of malware. Bit.ly also uses Google’s Safe Browsing API along with two other blacklists to identify malicious links. Although the service doesn’t prevent users from posting these links, it will warn upon clicking that the site being linked to is infected. However, as Raiu tells us, this is not 100% effective either. Kaspersky has identified a number of malicious links which Bit.ly did not block. However, you can assume that Bit.ly is generally safer than the other URL-shortening services because it uses this technology and because the hackers are generally avoiding this service at the moment because of its built-in protection. But it is not completely safe – nothing ever is.

• Use an up-to-date web browser: Kaspersky recommends using the latest version of your web browser and keeping it up-to-date with the necessary patches. That means Internet Explorer users should be on IE8 – and since this browser is attacked the most, it’s critical that you make sure it stays updated as needed. Firefox is the second most attacked browser, but fortunately, it has a self-updating feature built in. Google Chrome is also good because it has a self-updating feature as well as another security feature that runs plugins in “sandboxes,” or restricted environments. If an attacker was able to exploit the browser and run malicious code, it would be isolated to this sandbox and would not able to effect the entire machine. Opera and Safari are also good browsers and should be kept current, too.

• Keep Windows up-to-date: As always, Windows users should make sure their systems are current with the latest patches from Microsoft. Automatic updates should be turned on.

• Keep Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash up-to-date: At the moment, Adobe Reader and Flash are the two most targeted programs by hackers. A lot of malware specifically goes after known vulnerabilities within Adobe’s software. In addition, a common method of attack, such as that used by Koobface, is to redirect a victim to a malware-infested site where the user is prompted to update their Flash player or Adobe Reader in order to see the website content. NEVER do this. Always go to Adobe’s site on your own to download the latest version or update the software on your computer using its own built-in update mechanisms.

• Don’t assume you’re safe because you use a Mac: While it’s true that Mac users are less targeted than Windows users, they are not immune to malware, despite what those commercials may say. Although Apple did include some malware protection in their latest operating system, it only protects users from two trojans; you cannot count on it alone to protect you. There are a couple of hundred of trojans currently in the wild that specifically target Mac machines, according to Kaspersky. In fact, there may even be as many as a thousand, but researchers are unable to identify all of them because Mac users don’t typically run anti-virus software which is how much of the data is collected. These days, when a user clicks an infected link, the malicious web page will now sometimes identify whether that user is coming from a Windows or Mac machine and then display the appropriate version of the trojan accordingly. A particular family of trojans known as “DNS Changer” trojans are the most common ones used to attack Mac machines. The only way to really be sure that you’re protected against these malicious programs is to run anti-malware software on your Mac, but most Mac users won’t do so, preferring to take their chances since their risk is lower.

• Be wary of email messages from social networks: Because email addresses can be “spoofed” by hackers, you can’t assume that an email from Facebook or Twitter is really from those the site it claims to be from. As always, you should never open attachments you were not expecting to receive and you should be wary of clicking on links – especially if you’re being told to “update your account.” If you do click on a link and are taken to a web page that asks you to log into the site, DON’T DO IT. It would be handing over your password to the hackers. Instead, you should always access the sites directly by typing in their URL in your browser or clicking a saved link in your Favorites.

Facebook as we all know a huge website and these days its in news just becaouse of there new move. They are giving option of make own url for Facebook users. Well i’ve make it for me here is mine.

Deepak Malviya Facebook Profile

So i really like to know what’s yours ?

What you need to make your own url in Facebook.  Just need to login into Facebook. Then go to Home and there you will find this. By clicking  set your username you can edit your Facebook url and also make new one for your Facebook profile

So start making brand new Facebook url For your Facebook Profile.

Myspace, Facebook, Orkut and many other huge social networking sites with billions of users. Are they happy in that social networking sites. We all know that we have so many problem in are life and these kind of social networking websites create much problem in your life ? Is this true ? I think so..

Today i was searching about some Facebook hacks, then i found a post about How to Hack Myspace account ? He wrote every thing fine about that topic but when i drop down my browser scroll i found many interesting things. I’ve seen many of comments of users of Myspace and Facebook. Some i really like to share here.

1. Vandella // May 31, 2009 at 6:49 pm

   i want to know if my boyfriend’s cheating or not so i can start back actually sleeping at night without wondering what hes’ doing

2. sandra // May 14, 2009 at 10:02 pm

   I don’t know if anyone can help me but i really hope you can, i need to get into my husbands myspace account , we’ve been married for 3 years and have 2 kids expecting a third but, he’s cheated in the past nad now i’m having doubts again, all i need is to see for my self to know whether to stay or leave…….

3. vexx wolf // May 12, 2009 at 6:10 pm

   oh thank you so much…you helped me find out if my girlfriend was cheatin and she was

4. styles // Apr 30, 2009 at 8:56 am

   I think my business partner is selling my beats to another producer over seas.

5. Nadia // Apr 9, 2009 at 11:22 am

   I need some help, I married only few months ago to strongly suspect my husband is having an affair with the secretary…. I am totally depressed. I would appreciate some help, I will give you details when you get back to me. They both have myspace private accounts!!

6. Christal // Mar 19, 2009 at 4:23 pm

   Hi I am having problems with my bf and it feels like he is cheating on me and he is always on the computer. please if you can help me get his password and find out what is up with him. It would help me move on. thanks alot!! Please email me back thanks!!

7. Jessica // Mar 18, 2009 at 5:37 pm

   I need to get pictures off my ex husbands page i think he is using drugs in front of are children

These are the some peoples whom are the regular users of Myspace, Facebook and any other social networking websites. These comments are saying each and every think. The fact of social networking websites. I am using these kind of social networking website, Yahoo and many other making new friend sites. What i learn in these years, that never share personal information and do not trust anyone in this Web. He can cheat you and you are not able to do anything against anyone.

As we all know about Twitter and Facebook. Both are awesome websites. One for social networking and another to write in 140 character what you are doing. II like both i am using both. Here is my Facebook Profile. And You also follow me on Twitter here. Well today i am going to share linking Twitter account to Facebook. Via this you can update your Facebook status via Twitter status.

How to link your Twitter account to Facebook so that your status updates sync?

Step 1: Search for “Twitter” in Facebook’s search field.

Step 2: The first result should be the one you are looking for. It is the application “Twitter.” Click “view application”

Step 3: Add the Twitter Facebook Application.

Step 4: Choose your settings and add the Twitter Facebook Application to your profile.

Step 5: Enter your Twitter login information.

Step 6: Choose to have Twitter update your Facebook status.

Step 7: Allow and Authorize Access for Twitter to Facebook.

Step 8: That’s it! Now every time you update your Twitter, your Facebook status will update automatically.

So now use Twitter and update Facebook Status.

Digsby is my one of the fev. Im+social network software. I can manage my instant messaging chat, emails and social network activity easily with Digsby. Digsby is one the famous chat tool comes with many of feature. Today i am going to share some feature of Digsby. So here we start talking about Digsby :). You can download it from here.

Instant Messaging

• One combined buddy list for all your AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber, and Facebook Chat Accounts.
• Manage multiple conversations with tabbed conversation windows. You can drag tabs out into their own windows for important conversations.
• Rename contacts with an alias so you don’t have to remember buddy names like ‘giantsfan123′.
• If one of your friends has more than one IM account you can combine them into a single merged contact to eliminate duplicate buddies.
• Send your friends SMS messages right from the IM window.
• The InfoBox lets you check everyone’s status message and profile just by moving your mouse down the list.
• Changing your status has never been easier. just one click right on the buddy list!
• Multitask while you chat. Minimize the IM window and you see popups of new IM’s. Best of all, you can reply right from the popup and get back to what you were  doing.
• Log conversation history and find the information you need our search-enabled log viewer.
• And so much more.

Email

• Manage your Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, AOL/AIM Mail, IMAP, and POP accounts right from digsby.
• Get popup notifications when new email arrives. Clicking a popup takes you right to the message with auto-login into webmail accounts.
• The email InfoBox gives you a snapshot of your unread messages with just one click
• Perform actions such as “Mark as Read” or “Report Spam” right from the email InfoBox.
• Send emails to your friends right from the IM window. The email is sent directly from any account digsby is tracking for you.

Social Networking

• Stay up to date with everything happening on your Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and LinkedIn accounts.
• Receive alerts of events such as new friend requests, messages, group invites, etc.
• The social network InfoBox gives you a real time NewsFeed of what your friends are up to. Everything from new photos, to status updates, to upcoming birthdays is just a click away.
• Set your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn status right from Digsby.

Personalize

• Customize digsby with application skins to give it a personal look and feel.
• Change the way your conversations look with themes – everything from simple AIM-style windows to 3D conversation bubbles.
• Complete control over the layout of buddies on the buddy list. Change everything from buddy icon size to whether or not to show a snippet of their away message.
• Sort your buddy list how ever you want! You can organize buddies manually, by status, by service, by name or by log size to place those you communicate with most at the top. You can even choose a secondary sorting method.
• Customizable notification system lets you choose what events you want to be alerted about and how.

Other

• Digsby offers complete synchronization between computers and installations. Everything from the skin you chose to your pre-defined status messages follows you from place to place.
• You can place a widget on your blog, website, or social network profile so you can chat with visitors right from digsby.
• Manage multiple simultaneous file transfers from one simple transfer manager.

Facebook is an famous social networking site. As we all know about there application. Some days back they had been added there im service in Facebook. But i really didn’t like it. That’s why i’ve search about Facebook im. So what i’ve got ? Here it is.

FaceoffIM is a free chat application designed to let you use Facebook chat, without a web browser having to be open. Ever been mid-conversation with a friend but your boss/teacher/friend came along and you had to quickly close your web browser, leaving your friend wondering why you suddenly went offline? With faceoffIM, at the touch of a button your conversations will instantly hide, but all still be open for you to continue whenever you are ready. You can download it from here.

Features:

• Quick-hide “panic button”
• Full tabbed chatting for as many conversations as you like.
• System tray icon which lights up upon new messages.

I’ve got it via ReadwriteWeb.com

Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, Live score, Movie reviews, Pub reviews, RSS reader, Google Calendar, Dictionary, Journey planner… all accessible now through one tiny free application.

Snaptu is a free mobile service that offers you a selection of fun and useful applications. A fast and easy way to access the Internet on your phone
Turns your existing phone into a cool Internet device. Works on hundreds of phone models

Snaptu application browser boosts your phone with iPhone-like user experience. Install Snaptu on your phone to get free access to the Web’s best online services.

Featured snaptu applications:

Facebook – Stay updated with your social life while on the go. Never lose touch with your friends again – get live news and status updates, browse through your friend’s profiles, read and write messages and update your status.

Twitter – See your friends time line, write new twits, reply to twits, write and read direct messages, see followers and following lists and more

Football – Football – Live football coverage, showing real-time game results, news, commentary, favorite tournaments and teams by Score24Live

Picasa – Picasa photo browser - view public and private Picasa Web Albums, and search for photos from your mobile phone

RSS reader – RSS reader - read your favorite feeds and blogs from the mobile phone, post on Facebook or send by email anytime, anywhere – for free.

Transport for London – Transport for London – Tube line status and Journey Planner

Cricinfo – Cricinfo cricket news updates and live scores

Fancyapint – Fancyapint UK pub reviews

Additional applications:

Dictionary : Find the meaning of words with this English to English dictionary

MyMovies : Movie reviews,charts and silverscreen news

Reuters reader : Top international news

Download it from here.