Comments on: How long before criminals start monitoring Twitter? http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/ Tips, Tricks & Tools for Free Publicity Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:15:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jeanne Hurlbert http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-344283 Jeanne Hurlbert Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:01:43 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-344283 Joan, Not paranoid at all, IMHO. After all, if criminals read obituaries so they can strike vacant houses during funerals, they can certainly monitor all-too-public social networking sites. We all have to make our own decisions about what's too personal; I choose not to post pictures of my child on Facebook--and I offer few details about her on sites such as Twitter--because I link these sites to my business. That may, indeed, be paranoid, but there are enough threats out there to make me exceedingly cautious, particularly when it concerns my child. Joan,
Not paranoid at all, IMHO. After all, if criminals read obituaries so they can strike vacant houses during funerals, they can certainly monitor all-too-public social networking sites. We all have to make our own decisions about what’s too personal; I choose not to post pictures of my child on Facebook–and I offer few details about her on sites such as Twitter–because I link these sites to my business. That may, indeed, be paranoid, but there are enough threats out there to make me exceedingly cautious, particularly when it concerns my child.

]]> By: The Publicity Hound’s Blog » 4 ways I censor myself in social media circles http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-344041 The Publicity Hound’s Blog » 4 ways I censor myself in social media circles Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:30:33 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-344041 [...] like Twitter, where some people bare all, could be a criminal’s best friend.  Here and elsewhere online, I never let people know when I’m leaving the house if [...] [...] like Twitter, where some people bare all, could be a criminal’s best friend.  Here and elsewhere online, I never let people know when I’m leaving the house if [...]

]]> By: Make Horse Friends on twitter http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-311549 Make Horse Friends on twitter Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:39:12 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-311549 [...] Protected or not, it is a bad idea to post personal information, (like your contact details, calendar or itinerary, and/ or names of people you spend time with), that makes it easier for strangers to track you down (or rob your house while you are out). [...] [...] Protected or not, it is a bad idea to post personal information, (like your contact details, calendar or itinerary, and/ or names of people you spend time with), that makes it easier for strangers to track you down (or rob your house while you are out). [...]

]]> By: Bettina http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-265166 Bettina Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:19:52 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-265166 >>>>Do you police yourself so you don't share too much information?>>>> Always. Maybe because I'm a New Yorker. Maybe because before I was a career coach, I was a human resources executive. I believe we should all develop "second nature protections" - - women should wear their purses across their bodies - always lock your home and car doors - don't make money pledges on the telephone (send checks to organizations you know) and - share information on a "need to know" basis only...even with friends and mothers ! >>>>Do you police yourself so you don’t share too much information?>>>>

Always. Maybe because I’m a New Yorker. Maybe because before I was a career coach, I was a human resources executive.

I believe we should all develop “second nature protections” –

- women should wear their purses across their bodies
- always lock your home and car doors
- don’t make money pledges on the telephone (send checks to organizations you know)
and
- share information on a “need to know” basis only…even with friends and mothers !

]]> By: Becky Williamson http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-249221 Becky Williamson Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:35:40 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-249221 We're on the same wavelength, Joan. Just a few days before you made this post, I was wondering if I should be telling the world what I'm doing. I work out of a home office, but leave throughout the day to see clients.....and I've been posting to the world when I've left my house unattended! Sheesh. Shoulda known better. Like many other posters here, I too use a postal service for my business mail--but still I'll be much more careful about what I divulge on Twitter as to my whereabouts ! Becky We’re on the same wavelength, Joan. Just a few days before you made this post, I was wondering if I should be telling the world what I’m doing. I work out of a home office, but leave throughout the day to see clients…..and I’ve been posting to the world when I’ve left my house unattended! Sheesh. Shoulda known better. Like many other posters here, I too use a postal service for my business mail–but still I’ll be much more careful about what I divulge on Twitter as to my whereabouts !

Becky

]]> By: Rosanne Gain http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-246210 Rosanne Gain Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:56:08 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-246210 You are so smart to be cautious. These days, it's not just the teenagers and college kids telling all on their My Space page. We all need to exercise discretion, just as we caution our PR clients to do. Just like #19, I use a private mailing address (a UPS store) for my mail and packages, even my personal stuff. You are so smart to be cautious. These days, it’s not just the teenagers and college kids telling all on their My Space page. We all need to exercise discretion, just as we caution our PR clients to do.

Just like #19, I use a private mailing address (a UPS store) for my mail and packages, even my personal stuff.

]]> By: Priscilla Richardson http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-245907 Priscilla Richardson Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:49:11 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-245907 You are so right, Joan! Back over twenty years ago, when our local paper printed the date of our wedding, I hired a sitter for the house in case some sleaze thought that would be a good break-in time. I've been aware of the danger ever since. I only use a PO Box for an address, and if they want a street address, I call it Success Way. All your readers are successful, so that's a good address for any of us! You are so right, Joan! Back over twenty years ago, when our local paper printed the date of our wedding, I hired a sitter for the house in case some sleaze thought that would be a good break-in time.
I’ve been aware of the danger ever since.

I only use a PO Box for an address, and if they want a street address, I call it Success Way. All your readers are successful, so that’s a good address for any of us!

]]> By: Shahar Boyayan http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-245257 Shahar Boyayan Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:48:51 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-245257 People get excited that they are making new friends on social networks and they just forget basic principles. Very good advice! People get excited that they are making new friends on social networks and they just forget basic principles.
Very good advice!

]]> By: Holly Miller http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-245242 Holly Miller Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:37:49 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-245242 I just posted about this at my blog! I've been concerned about online safety. I can police myself, but I can't police my relatives and friends who write about me and my family. So, I tried to educate them at my blog. http://hollytriedit.blogspot.com/2008/06/internet-blogging-safety-tips.html I just posted about this at my blog! I’ve been concerned about online safety. I can police myself, but I can’t police my relatives and friends who write about me and my family. So, I tried to educate them at my blog.

http://hollytriedit.blogspot.com/2008/06/internet-blogging-safety-tips.html

]]> By: Tim 'Gonzo' Gordon http://publicityhound.net/how-long-before-criminals-start-monitoring-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-245015 Tim 'Gonzo' Gordon Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:15:23 +0000 http://publicityhound.net/?p=1485#comment-245015 Excellent post, Joan. All good stuff to think about. In this day and age with social media, instant messaging, twittering (with who knows how many following), it's good to be prudent with the type of information you post. I'm overly cautious - or at least very aware - so while I post contact information on line I'm careful not to mention any vacations or business trips until I return. That way I can post audio/video/photos of the trip and hit the highlights. Excellent post, Joan. All good stuff to think about. In this day and age with social media, instant messaging, twittering (with who knows how many following), it’s good to be prudent with the type of information you post.

I’m overly cautious – or at least very aware – so while I post contact information on line I’m careful not to mention any vacations or business trips until I return. That way I can post audio/video/photos of the trip and hit the highlights.

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