In their hunt for market dominance, social networks Facebook, Google Buzz, and Microsoft Live are redefining what social means — and in the process, straining the bounds of personal privacy.
A study conducted by AVG and the CMO Council determined that, while users of the various social networking portals are aware of the dangers found on many of those sites, few are taking some of the most basic of precautions when it comes to protecting themselves.
As more and more businesses are signing up to social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, there are still some who don't know what the fuss is about, or they have an idea what it's about but no idea how to become a part of this Social Media Revolution.