The advantages and disadvantages of social networking
It can not be deleted and it can
be easily found by anyone who is interested. This can be harmful, as more and more
employers are conducting background checks on their future employees. Some foolish jokes
and posts about parties may cost people their dreamjobs.
What is more, private details put online can lead to identity theft or fraud. Every piece of
personal information added to the profiles, are added risks to being the victim of such crimes.
Fraudsters can use even a seemingly pointless piece of information to their benefit and for
example wipe out your credit card. Fortunately, nowadays social networking sites are
constantly improving their security settings and try to avoid such events.
To sum up, social networking is an essential part of an increasing amount of people. It is very
appealing because people want to connect with their loved ones and also share their own
lives