Security & Privacy

Glendale Unified School District invested some $40,000 on a new service to monitor its students' activities online.

Hackers claiming to be the Syrian Electronic Army are on a roll -- and are targeting major news agencies.

Social media is a great way to communicate and share information; but it's not always conducive for children. Here are tips for parents.

Sharing personal details is acceptable but only to a certain degree. Some of these can lead to permanent damage.

When the Burger King Twitter account was hacked, its team was quick to turn the situation around.

Raytheon reveals a software that can track social media activity any time.

A recent attack on 250,000 user accounts has prompted Twitter to finally strengthen its security with a new platform.

Twitter may have lofty expectations for its new acquisition, Vine, but things immediately turned bad when the app featured a short explicit video as one of its ?editor?s pick?.

A hashtag may be too popular that hijackers are itching to sabotage it. Here's how you can protect yourself.

What may seem like a publicity boost for celebrities can also affect regular folk if the account is managed by the wrong hands.

A class action lawsuit against Instagram for the revisions to the terms of service post-Facebook takeover has emerged; but Facebook says it won't hold.

Here are the pros and cons of keeping your personal Twitter account separate from your private account.

New guidelines by UK authorities show that online trolls may be absolved of wrongdoing if proven to have been drunk at the time of posting.

Instagram explains new terms of service and clarifies privacy issues after Facebook's takeover.

There is an existing flaw in the manner that the social micro-blogging site manages SMS manages which poses the risk of hackers getting their hands on your personal information.

Twitter users must understand the potential damage and legal implications a single tweet with unfounded information can cause.

Read about Twitter's rules trademarks and how far your accounts can go with borrowing logos, statements and symbols.

A glitch in the Twitter tech room prompts panic during a major political event in China -- but the firm was quick to douse rumors of a hacking attempt.

Unauthorized sharing of your personal information is something reportable on Twitter. Here's how to lock down on unscrupulous individuals and spammers on the micro-blogging community.

Twitter users need to be extra vigilant when it comes to protecting their private information and photos online. Here's how to make sure your photos don't get to the wrong eyes.

Twitter is a fun way for your child to explore and learn new things, but it can also threaten his or her security and privacy. Here's how you can help make micro-blogging a safe and pleasant experience for your child.

Has your Twitter account been a victim of hacking? Here's what you can do.

A Bulgarian blogger reveals that he purchased 1.1 million usernames and data off Facebook accounts for $5.

You can choose who follows you and who you'd rather not read your tweets. Here's how to screen requests.

Spammers and hackers will not only ruin your Twitter experience but also possibly destroy your computer. Here's how to avoid them online.