Anonymous is not taking down the Internet
Despite popular reports, the hacktivist group Anonymous is not hacking, killing, or taking down the Internet today via DDoS attacks on root DNS servers. The Internet will remain completely functional.
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Facebook is killing top social networks worldwide
Facebook's steady growth doesn't just mean it remains the world's largest social network. It also means Facebook is killing off top social networks on a per-country basis.
56% of employers check applicants' Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
More than half of employers check the profiles of applicants on social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Here's what both employers and employees should keep in mind.
Facebook acquires location-based social network Gowalla (rumor)
Facebook has acquired location-based social network Gowalla, according to a new rumor. Neither company has confirmed nor denied the news.
Leaked Facebook law enforcement guides not new, already available
Facebook's own guidelines on acting and reacting to law enforcement and governments are available publicly. This means the recently reported leak of said guidelines was not a leak at all.
Facebook bans European social network for violating its policies
Facebook has reportedly banned Netlog, a European social network, from the Facebook Platform. Massive Media, Netlog's parent company, is considering complaining to the European Commission.
Facebook granted patent for gift giving, after Facebook Gift Shop closes
Last year, Facebook closed down its Gift Shop. This year, Facebook has been granted a patent for gift giving on a social network.
Facebook con artist steals $366,000 from woman
A woman recently lost hundreds of thousands to a Facebook con artist.
Self-promoting on Facebook tied to narcissism
A new study has found a correlation between using social networks for self-promotion and narcissism.
Facebook removes the Comment button
Facebook has removed the blue Comment button; posting a comment is now done by hitting the Enter key.