facebook

On my pod cast the people were talking about how safe facebook relly was. Although most of us know that facebook can and does get hacked all the time, like by my friend, we also know how to be safe, but for the students that we are going to teach that is another story. They havent experienced the things we have yet and dont know whats around the corner. I believe that it the parents should telk to their kids before they make a facebook but should also look after that acount with thier kids.
 I looked online at what you can do and found of fox news this:
most out of your Facebook experience.

1. Understanding your privacy settings.

One of the most important things you can do is familiarize yourself with Facebook's privacy settings And revisit them periodically. As Facebook adds new features, it makes decisions about settings which you may or may not like.

2. Don’t friend people you don’t know.

Don't know all the people you're linked to on Facebook? Then why are you linked to them?
It should be obvious, but know the people you're friends with -- and sexy Russian spy or not, it doesn’t matter how attractive their picture appears. Criminals often use fake profiles to send spam, or worse, steal personal information.
Besides, a recent memo uncovered by a privacy watchdog showed that federal agents were encouraged to befriend people on social networks like Facebook so they could spy on them. That person you don't know? Who knows what they're up to?

3. Limit the use of applications.

Think twice about taking the next celebrity quiz that pops up in your news feed.
The Wall Street Journal revealed that many of Facebook’s most popular applications -- including the massive hits Farmville and Mafia Wars -- were transmitting personal user information to outside servers. Some of these companies were accused of collecting information through several apps and then selling it to ad firms.

4. Protect your location.

Location-based services like Foursquare and Gowalla are all the rage; even Facebook has its own version, called Facebook Places. While such services can be fun, there are numerous underlying risks.
Because of people's willingness to share and the wealth of applicable information, Michael Fraser, a “reformed burglar” working for the BBC, described Facebook as “Internet shopping for burglars.”
Frank Groeneveld, Barry Borsboom, and Boy van Amstel created the site PleaseRobMe.com to spread awareness of a very serious issue. Their site used Twitter’s search function to display the addresses of people who weren’t home – all based on easily accessible public information.
Once they proved their point, the site was shut down. But the issue remains – people need to be wary of their locational privacy. So how can you use these services while still protecting yourself and others?

5. Don’t overshare.

What's the best way to preserve your privacy? Be conservative with what you share. Things like your home address, your family members, and your birthday are all easy pickings for identity thieves. It's harder to retract information than to simply not share at all.