by MediaBarker--WP | Jul 29, 2013 | Business, Internet Safety, Security, Social Media Attack
I write this in the wake of additional recent revelations regarding the federal government attempting to get everyone’s password from various internet companies. Thankfully, they have been successfully rebuffed, but the article made a strong point on how easy it...
by MediaBarker--WP | Apr 12, 2011 | Business, Information Technology, Internet Safety, Marketing, Public Relations, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Strategy
There are so many people, businesses out there that just don’t get it yet. They view, preach, and legislate Social Media out of the workplace. The thinking goes that if the employees are on Facebook then they are not being productive, when it is actually the...
by MediaBarker--WP | Mar 19, 2011 | Business, Information Technology, Internet Safety, Security, Small Business, Social Media
The internet is a wonderful tool that has improved our lives tremendously, although some would argue against that. But like everything else, there are those people that take a good thing and look for ways to twist it to lie, cheat and steal. Facebook falls...
by MediaBarker--WP | Mar 14, 2011 | Brand protection, Business, Information Technology, Internet Safety, Marketing, Public Relations, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Uncategorized
I am always looking for ways to get businesses to understand their need to get involved in Social Media. Most businesses just don’t see the reason to invest in something they don’t really understand. So I am part teacher, part counselor, part coach, part...
by MediaBarker--WP | Feb 16, 2011 | Business, Information Technology, Internet Safety, Security, Small Business
Smishing – The name comes from “SMS Phishing.” SMS (Short Message Service) is basically ‘texting’ from cell phones. And Phishing is where scammers send counterfeit emails that look like they come from your bank, eBay, PayPal, or other similar...
by MediaBarker--WP | Feb 16, 2011 | Internet Safety, Security
Ok, let’s talk about internet safety for Parents. Kids are learning to use the computer as young as 3 years old. Mine did. Now I have to share my laptop. Anyway, how do you keep your kids safe? First and foremost, Set Limits. Develop a set of clear, simple rules for...