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Fake App is Designed to Take Over Your Twitter Account

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 12:00:09 +0000

Phishing scams and other online cons are growing in volume and they are now coming for your Twitter account. There’s a new fake app designed to take over your account, giving cybercriminals the ability to change your information and promote their phony app through your profile. Watch out for this scam because it’s overtaking a large amount of Twitter accounts and yours could be next.

When you’re on the go and tweeting for pleasure or for work, make sure you follow common sense, especially with your Android phone. Download a security app like dfndr security, which has a full virus scan feature that does a thorough scan of your device, memory card, and SD card for any threats, promptly eliminating them. Things do happen, so remain aware of how this latest Twitter scam operates.

“Who Visits Your Twitter Profile?”
These online scam artists are talented because they’ve advertised the fake app as a tool to see who is visiting your Twitter profile. However, divulging this information is a breach of privacy and Twitter doesn’t allow this type of information to be shared. The phony app counts on people who want to grow their follower base or just terribly curious, and have successfully lured in victims with hollow promises.

Once downloaded, the app asks for permission to read tweets from your timeline, see your followers, follow new people, update your profile, and post tweets on your behalf. Yup, it can actually tweet for you, but in the form of spam. Scams, fake news, and even phishing scams are all taking your Twitter name in vain. The ultimate goal for these cybercriminals is to hook more people in and rack up a financial gain.

How to Get Rid of It?
Many have gone on Twitter to warn users about the pitfalls of this app, which seems enticing on the outside, but has caused a world of pain to many who’ve fallen for it. Thankfully, you can get rid of it without much hassle when you access Twitter on a computer.

Go to your Settings section on the site, then click Privacy, scroll down to Apps until you find the app that says “Last visits 24 hours.” Once you reach this point, click “Revoke Access” and you should be free from the app once and for all.

What Else Should I Know?
Be wary of anything you see on Twitter that seems too good to be true or asks you to click on a link without any information preceding it. These kinds of tweets are likely a scam or a phishing trap to get you to click through. Having a security app installed can help thwart threats and guard your social media accounts.

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Why Bother Protecting Your Social Media Apps?

Mon, 14 May 2018 12:00:41 +0000

Almost everyone is connected on social media these days, and while these apps can help us communicate with anyone in the world from our mobile devices, there are some pitfalls associated with using Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can ultimately choose who gets to look at your account and all your private information if you take the right steps, but even then, hackers are always on the prowl with phishing scams and other cons used to steal your data.

A good way to maintain your privacy is by using dfndr security, which has a social guardian feature that lets you create an additional password to keep snoops at bay. Best of all, you get to choose which apps to protect.

Here are some reasons why you might want to consider specific protection for social media apps:

Parents and ex-girlfriends/boyfriends: Social media apps such as Facebook share all of your personal and biographical information with anyone who sees your account, especially if you don’t enforce the right privacy protocols. Not everyone needs to see your pics and status updates, especially your parents, colleagues, exes, current partners, or acquaintances. It’s worth considering activating additional security to your account. The good thing about these apps is that you can choose how much of your profile each person gets to see. You can change your security settings by hitting the down arrow on the top-right corner and choosing Settings. You can then choose Privacy and you’ll be given a slew of options regarding the visibility of your timeline, your public profile, and messaging options.
Check your privacy settings: If you don’t implement your preferred privacy settings on social media, the default settings may expose you to outsiders. Before you post anything on social media, explore each app’s privacy settings in order to choose who views your status or timeline and who doesn’t — the same is true for your profile and your personal information. You can even protect your birth date, location, or other biographical information on your account.
Social media security tips: Pick a strong password with numbers, capitalized letters and symbols for maximum security. It’s also important to use different passwords for different accounts that are not easily guessed. Plus, you should avoid accessing social media apps in public, but if you do, log out before you leave. Be wary of any links sent to you, even if they are from friends as these could be phishing scams or malware, and your friends’ accounts could have been hacked.
Protect yourself from hackers: In addition to ensuring your privacy and choosing a strong password, change your password regularly to keep hackers guessing. You may also get a message that’s not grammatically correct from a friend, which may mean that it’s coming from a hacker or a bot. Social media apps also have help centers, so if you believe you’ve been hacked or your personal information has been compromised, don’t hesitate to contact support.

Taking the above steps to stay on top of social media security can allow you to enjoy them so much more.

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All About Twitter’s New Cache Clearing Option

Mon, 08 May 2017 15:00:58 +0000

Most Internet users are not diligent with erasing their tracks and excess data when their smartphone starts to perform more slowly. For those that understand how necessary data clearing methods are, Twitter has recently released a brand-new, cache clearing update that works just as well in mobile apps as it does in a Web browser. To take that a step further, DFNDR’s Quick Cleanup feature will nicely complement the cache clearing that Twitter offers. Use Quick Cleanup to remove junk files, cache, trash, and temporary files from your device:

If Twitter alone can cause your phone to bloat from saving unnecessary files, then imagine how much space you’ll have on your device after removing junk files from all of your apps. After using Quick Cleanup, you’ll be able to fit more apps, photos, and videos onto your Android. This works for both internal memory and SD card space, giving you the opportunity to clear cache and junk files in an array of areas.

Twitter’s New Feature

This clearing option will do the tedious work of deleting unwanted components from Twitter, contrasting greatly with how this process was handled before. This is a revolutionary move for Twitter, whose only mode for deleting cache previously was to delete the entire app and download it again. This was a major setback for Twitter history and personal usage. Eliminating this cumbersome feature has brought Twitter into the same arena as other services.

Clearing Data vs. Clearing Cache

It should be noted that there is a difference between clearing data and clearing cache. Clearing data is a more permanent option for taking memory off of an app, because it works into the foundation of the app. Clearing cache keeps the overall functions intact, including some data, but does away with more temporary material that can stand to be lost.

How to Use Twitter’s Cache Clearing Feature

Using the cache clearing feature is relatively easy. First, open Twitter. Go to the “Me” section where the profile appears, and tap the settings option. Then, go to “Data Usage” and find the tabs that say “Media” and “Web” storage. From there, clear both of those and enjoy the freedom in the space that has just been created.

This is an easy, rewarding way to free up a ton of data and gigabytes in a few short steps. Be sure to perform these actions often, though — avid Twitter users may be surprised at how quickly excess storage can be eaten up by an accumulation of usage residue.

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Twitter is Testing an Anti-Harassment Feature

Wed, 03 May 2017 16:00:18 +0000

Twitter is often found in the crossfire between promoting free speech and being criticized for not doing enough to protect its users against online abuse. That being said, the site isn’t a safe haven for trolls, abusers, and bullies. Their team actively deletes accounts that endorse hate speech, racism, xenophobia, and terrorism. In 2016, Twitter says they blocked 360,000 users due to hate speech. That number is impressive, but their methods could be more efficient. Up until now, the site was investigating serial online abusers on a case-by-case basis. Many users considered this approach ineffective and time-consuming, because it likely couldn’t keep up with the sheer volume of accounts.

Recently, the team at Twitter announced a trio of features meant to discourage harassment on their social media site. Twitter’s aim isn’t to crush expressions of free speech. Their goals are to remove repeat offenders (who routinely harass other users) and hide questionable tweets. If Twitter’s plans are successful, you can expect to see a more user-friendly version of the popular site. The following will tell you about the three anti-harassment features Twitter is currently working on.

Cracking Down on New, Abusive Accounts

Twitter says they’re working hard to identify users who create accounts with the goal of harassing, bullying, and abusing others. These people are often repeat offenders, who have been permanently banned from the site. This new policy is meant to keep these individuals from creating new accounts, which allows Twitter to better track and prevent future abuse from happening in their online community.

Adding Safer Search Features

While it’s still in the works, Twitter is creating a feature to filter a user’s search results. “Not safe for work” (NSFW), hate speech, and abusive content will no longer appear, including tweets from accounts that have been muted or suspended. Most of these questionable tweets won’t be deleted off of Twitter, though — if you go digging, you’ll likely still be able to find them.

Hiding Harassing and Low-Quality Tweets

Soon, Twitter will have a feature to collapse tweets that are considered “low-quality” or harassing. Since the site is also a host for productive, fruitful discussion, its loyal users can opt to only see the high-quality tweets, making it easier for them to participate in the conversation. If you want to read what the trolls are saying, you can simply click a “show less relevant replies” button to see everything. Finally, you can automatically mute accounts where the user has the default “egg” profile picture, or where they haven’t confirmed their email address and phone number.

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Group Your Twitter Followers Together on Android

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 14:00:33 +0000

One of the most inconvenient parts about keeping a social media account manageable is sorting through hundreds, if not thousands, of followers to find the one you’re looking for. This same situation can often happen on your device, as well, if you download a lot of apps. Better manage your apps by quickly removing old or unwanted apps with App Manager:

DFNDR’s App Manager, with its prime clearing functions, allows you to remove apps to gain more room on your device to house more information. It can clear applications that are taking up too much memory with one click. This will allow you to download more apps, music, and videos onto your device.

Benefits to List-Making on Twitter

Sometimes searching for a user on a social network does not get the job done as well as it should. Luckily, searching for the right follower is about to be a whole lot easier, especially on Twitter.

There are several benefits to doing this besides simply following friends and fan pages. This allows users to keep tabs on other users that might not want to be hounded by their tweets on a constant basis. It also serves to connect Twitter users with like-minded social media users. You can choose to make it private or public, based on the content of your lists. This is a smart choice for necessary information that needs to be delivered to certain parties, for publicity purposes and more.

How to Group Followers Together

Go into the “Lists” menu bar on your Twitter account. Select “New Lists” and hit the plus sign. The option to name your new list will appear, along with blank spaces. When that has been saved, only then can you visit individual Twitter profiles and go into their personal options, hitting “Add to List” as it corresponds with the new list made. It is also possible to remove selected profiles from the list by performing the same actions it took to add them, and simply hitting the remove option.
So, the only real setting up you have to do is the initial separation of followers into different list categories. After that, your searches will be simple and quick. Do not forget to press “save” when done making a list. Also, be sure to explore the other options for creating lists, to be prepared for any crossover of lists onto different tech. The app provides this action, as well as other services, to Android and iOS components.

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Someone Hacked John Legend’s Twitter Account

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 16:00:58 +0000

John Legend is certainly one of many celebrities on Twitter whose accounts you want to follow. But his celebrity also means that he is of more interest to hackers. And that’s just what happened to the Grammy winner — his Twitter was hacked recently. While Legend and and wife Chrissy Teigen found this Twitter hack amusing, hacks aren’t often any fun. If you’re worried about your account being hacked or your personal information being stolen, use the Anti-Hacking tool to be safer while browsing the web:

Unfortunately, social networking sites and web browsers don’t automatically block you from malicious websites or links. Once activated, Anti-Hacking will ensure that you don’t enter any of your personal information on a dangerous website. It will block you from malicious sites and warn you of suspicious sites, to keep you safe from malware and hackers.

John Legend’s Hacked Account

Once the hacker gained control of Legend’s account, he posted some amusing and disturbing messages. The poster focused on political subjects, posting tweets about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. For example, the hacker called President Trump “a Cheeto.” Some of these political posts were violent or sexual in nature, and when he regained control of his account, Legend was quick to distance himself from them.

John Legend’s Response

John Legend, like his music, was calm about the hacking. In fact, he laughed at the absurdity of the hacker’s messages. In fact, Legend himself started posting on Twitter, letting his fans know that he had been hacked. For example, he posted the Tweet: “Someone just hacked my account” to let his followers know he hadn’t been posting the bizarre messages. He then posted: “I’m back. My hacker was vulgar and kinda hilarious. I’ll try to be funnier from now on so he won’t feel the need to ghost write for me.”

Chrissy Teigen’s Response

Chrissy Teigen is one of the most popular celebrities on Twitter with her funny and true-to-life tweets. Like her husband, Teigen found the tweets funny. Teigen was clued into the attack on her husband’s social media after one of her followers private messaged her about her husband’s new Twitter bio, which described the singer’s private parts in a less-than-flattering way. It’s not surprising that this happened, though. In fact, Teigen made fun of her husband the same week his account was hacked, comparing him to the animated aardvark, Arthur, on her own Twitter account.

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Twitter Has Signed a New Live Streaming Deal

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:00:55 +0000

It largely started with Twitter’s deal with the NFL for streaming live football games on Thursdays. Since that went incredibly well — more than two million Twitter users tuned in each week to watch the games — Twitter has decided to introduce more live content to the platform. Twitter will now be live streaming more than 1,500 hours of eSports, in addition to original content, on the service. This is a great move by Twitter, considering that the eSports market is expected to be worth about $1 billion dollars by 2019.

What Will the New ContentI include?

Twitter has partnered with ESL and DreamHack to allow Twitter users to stream more than 15 live events from ESL One, DreamHack, and Intel Extreme Masters (IEM). Additionally, ESL will contribute live original content in the form of a 30-minute show. This includes behind-the-scenes footage and highlights from live events. All of the content will be available worldwide. You can access all of the live content simply by going to Twitter’s website or by using the Twitter app. You can use the app on your Android phone or download the app on your Android TV.

Twitter began streaming IEM and ESL One event is in March of this year. All DreamHack events will be live-streamed starting in April. If these live-streamed events are popular on Twitter, Twitter is then likely to introduce more content on the service.

Good News for Twitter
Twitter’s success with live streaming sports content has allowed Twitter to receive more revenue from advertising. For these live-streamed sports events, Twitter has been running TV-like commercial breaks within content. Ads may also include highlights and sponsored recap clips. This is great news for Twitter, because it has largely struggled with increasing its advertising revenue, unlike other social networks such as Facebook and Instagram.

Further, Twitter’s new streaming deals may attract new users to Twitter. Twitter has had a lot of trouble attracting new users to the service over the years. However, Twitter is still one of the best social networks to use for live content or reacting to live content. It has been extremely popular for reacting to live TV shows such as The Bachelor, sharing information on current news events or natural disasters, and watching live events related to sports and politics. If this is any indication of Twitter’s future, it certainly seems like Twitter will have more success with live video.

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How to Use the Twitter’s Explore Feature on Android

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 18:00:23 +0000

It’s no secret that Twitter is not as popular as it once was. However, it is still one of the most popular social networking apps around, along with Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram. In order to inspire more people to join Twitter, the social network has been trying to add a series of new features to make it more appealing to users. Many of these features, such as a mute button and allowing links to be exempt from the 140-character limit, were eagerly requested by current Twitter users.

Even though Twitter has many of the same features as the other social networking apps — you can “friend” users, share articles and photos, and communicate with a variety of people, among others — Twitter has not seen the same success. Further, Twitter is probably not your primary news source, unlike Facebook — more than 50% of Facebook users receive their news from the social network. Since characters on Twitter are limited to 140, this social network hasn’t been the best outlet for typing out extensive news stories. However, it has been successful at delivering breaking news quickly.

The searching required for finding news on Twitter can also dissuade people from using it as a news outlet. For example, you often have to dig through multiple hashtags and read through a number of pointless tweets to find what you’re looking for. However, the “explore” tab on Twitter is about to change all of this.

The explore feature on Twitter conglomerate all of their users’ favorite interests into one news section. Utilizing advanced algorithmic technologies, Twitter personally tailor your explore tabs to your needs. For example, if you frequently search for sports on Twitter, then you can expect to see plenty of sports information on your explore feature. The accounts you follow are also taken into account for your explore tab.

News is now easier than ever to access on Twitter thanks to this development. Instead of searching all over Twitter to find your news, it is now right in front of your eyes on the explore tab. Moreover, these links lead to other websites, not just other short tweets. Thus, if there is a piece of breaking news on your explore tab, you will be redirected to a news website when you click on the story.

As a result, Twitter is now a much more attractive site for the dissemination of news. Facebook now has a viable competitor when it comes to news on social media outlets. Hopefully this news competition will facilitate a variety of different means to access your daily news sources on social media.

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Sony Music’s Twitter Account Was Recently Hacked

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:42:38 +0000

On December 26, 2016, one of Sony Music’s Twitter account, @SonyMusicGlobal, tweeted that Britney Spears had died. They reported that she had died around 8 in the morning. The language of the tweet immediately suggested that their Twitter account had been hacked. The tweet said: “britney spears is dead by accident! we will tell you more soon #RIPBritney.” As to why the hacking group chose Britney Spears, they most likely targeted her as a “joke.” Still, that didn’t stop some users from believing the tweet, or at least finding it important enough to retweet. Thousands of Twitter users found the news to be significant.

An issue of poor security.

Many suspect that the hacking group was able to gain access to these accounts through leaked password information from previous security breaches. This incident certainly reiterates how important it is to make sure all of your online accounts are secure. In addition to making stronger passwords, and changing your passwords regularly, try using two-step verification to make your accounts stronger. To make your accounts even more secure, make sure to lock your apps and add password protection so that only you can access your information. Click here to lock your apps now:

How long did it take for Sony Music to regain their account?

Within the same hour, a rep for Britney Spears confirmed that she was still alive. During that same hour, @SonyMusicGlobal acknowledged that the tweet was not theirs. They reported that someone with a new IP address had accessed their account and posted about Britney Spears’s death. They confirmed that Spears had not died. They also added the hashtag, “#OurMine,” which directly refers to a hacking group that is known for hacking social networking accounts in a similar manner.

Who was behind the attack?

According to Tech Crunch, the hacking group, OurMine, is likely made up of younger people from around the world. Their mission, reportedly, is to test the security of various social networking accounts belonging to people or brands of influence. One way that they do this is to check for an account’s password strength. Once they gain access to an account, they typically post that their group has hacked the account, and tell the victim to contact an email address about how they can improve their security.

Over the past year they have hacked Mark Zuckerberg’s social networking accounts, Sundar Pichai’s Quora account, and Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account, among others. They also recently hacked Twitter accounts belonging to Netflix and Marvel, in addition to hacking Buzzfeed’s website.

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The Most Followed Celebrity Twitter Accounts

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:00:15 +0000

When it comes to social networks, Twitter is now a household name — it’s right up there with Facebook. With an estimated 317 active monthly users, Twitter is a giant. Despite the limited “microblogging” services available on the site, users still log on to read, retweet, and respond to 140-character messages. Or, they simply (and anonymously) follow along with the tweets that are curated for them in their personalized feed.

A Short History of Twitter

This social networking service can be accessed via the Web or their mobile application. It was founded in 2006, and became one of the top 10 most visited websites by 2013. The company announced its initial public offering later in 2013, with a closing valuation at $31 billion dollars.

Since then, Twitter’s popularity has significantly declined. It is unclear what Twitter’s future will be like, since celebrities, socialites, and influencers — along with agencies, corporations, and foundations — continue to have an active presence across the platform. See below for the celebs and public figures who have the most Twitter followers on the platform.

Katy Perry, 95.2 million followers
This pop sensation holds the title for most Twitter followers — she even beats out second place by over 4 million followers. The star is relatively active on the account, and tweets multiple times a week. She shares her thoughts, links to her Instagram account, and links to articles. She also frequently shares information about the charities she is most passionate about.

Justin Bieber, 91 million followers
In second place is Justin Bieber. Although the singer is usually very brief on Twitter, he often promotes his upcoming concerts and appearances. He also frequently retweets mentions of himself or his trending songs.

Taylor Swift, 82.9 million followers
The global popstar, despite having a massive following, isn’t particularly active on her Twitter account. Still, she has been surrounded by a lot of drama on various social networks, such as Twitter, for her feuds with other celebs like Kanye West and Katy Perry. Nonetheless, Swift maintains a relatively low-key presence.

Barack Obama, 80.3 million followers
Rounding out the list is the 44th POTUS, who tweets updates about his appearances, speeches, and worldwide news. Even though the account isn’t always in the first person (after all, he’s a busy man), it helps followers stay in the know about what the president is working on. The account also tweets links to organizations and causes that the president supports like Healthcare.gov, climate change, and women’s rights.

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The Best Apps to Stream the Presidential Inauguration

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:00:51 +0000

On Friday, Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump will officially become the 45th President of the United States. The Inauguration Ceremony will take place at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., and Trump’s swearing-in is scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM EST. While the options exist to watch the Inauguration on television or by streaming it online, there are also several free apps for both iPhone and Android operating systems that will allow users to stream the 2017 Inaugural Ceremony directly on their mobile phones.

CBS News

CBSN, a 24/7 digital news station that is part of the CBS News network, will be live streaming the 2017 Inauguration for free through the CBS News app. With real-time updates, reporting, and news with no subscription, the CBS News app is one of the simplest resources for live news coverage.

YouTube

Through the YouTube app, users can view live broadcasts from thousands of channels. Many news organizations plan to broadcast the Inauguration on their channels to viewers for free. The Washington Post, Bloomberg Politics, and C-SPAN are just a few of these media organizations to name.

USA Today

USA Today will be live streaming Friday’s Presidential Inauguration in virtual reality with 360-degree camera angles with the use of Nikon cameras. If you have a VR headset or want a more realistic Inauguration viewing experience, download the USA Today app for Android.

NBC News

Live stories can be viewed free of cost with the NBC News app, and content can even be downloaded for the user to view when their mobile device is offline. A screen widget provides an interface of news headlines once the app is downloaded, so you won’t miss a notification about Trump’s Inauguration.

Facebook

Find tons of live videos through the Facebook Live Map, accessible through the Facebook mobile application. With 1.23 billion active monthly users, individuals or companies in attendance of the Inauguration can easily stream coverage to viewers across the world.

Twitter

Much like Facebook, Twitter offers users a free interface to share live video. Mediums such as PBS News Hour will stream the event directly on their Twitter account. Following trending hashtags such as #InaugurationDay will allow users of the site to interact and discuss the live event in real time.

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Optimize Your Snapchat Experience with DFNDR

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:00:27 +0000

Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram, among other social media sites, are a part of our lives now: it’s hard to imagine life without them. Snapchat, which is most popular with millennials and Generation Z, is one of the main forms of smartphone communication today. With Snapchat, we can send time-sensitive photos and messages to friends and family, no matter the occasion. Maybe we want to celebrate a new purchase, a promotion, a silly photo of our pet, or what we’re eating for lunch — the possibilities are endless.

With phones getting more and more bloated with information, apps, pictures, and videos, your phone — and apps — can sometimes slow down at the worst times. Therefore, It’s frustrating when Snapchat takes too long to load, crashes, or glitches. You want to use the app to send instant photos and messages in the moment. So what happens when the moment passes because the app wasn’t functioning properly? Delays not only hurt the moment but also your experience with the moment. As such, it’s better when Snapchat works at its maximum potential so you’re not delayed or slowed down.

Speed Up Your Device with DFNDR

You may already know that DFNDR will extend your battery life and secure your information and personal data, but did you know it will also optimize your apps and make them run smoothly and more efficiently, too? DFNDR will work to optimize your phone so that all of your apps are working in the way they should be, at the speed they should be. That means that, with DFNDR, Snapchat will no longer freeze or lag, so that you can continue using Snapchat to capture a moment, in the moment.

DFNDR helps to make Snapchat run efficiently by optimizing your device through its cleanup and performance features. The cleanup features will allow you to manage your apps more efficiently and remove any unnecessary files from your device. The performance features include the memory booster and game booster, which will ensure that your apps run faster. They’ll help you to better manage your storage and device memory, so that your apps perform efficiently. If you’ve already downloaded DFNDR, click the button below to try these features and feel the difference:

Get DFNDR for Your Device

DFNDR is an all-in-one app that will ensure your phone is secure and operating efficiently. Download the DFNDR app for your Android for unbeatable, 24/7 protection against malware and all security threats — even in the event that your phone is lost or stolen, thanks to DFNDR’s additional anti-theft features.

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Twitter’s Problem with User Abuse and Hate Speech

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:00:16 +0000

The future of Twitter is still unknown — largely thanks to the abundance of hate speech and harassment that occurs on the platform. Because of this, Twitter has earned a reputation as a place that tolerates hate speech and abuse. Combine this with Twitter’s decline in value and inability to attract new users, and you can see why the social network is suffering.

Not that long ago, big-name companies like Google, Verizon, Microsoft, Disney, and Salesforce were interested in buying Twitter. However, due to Twitter’s declining stock and reputation as a platform for hate speech, Google, Microsoft, Disney, and Salesforce have all withdrawn their bids. Disney, which had shown heavy interest in purchasing Twitter, ultimately feared that Twitter’s reputation would hurt their “wholesome” family image.

Freedom of Speech?
For years, Twitter has been seen as a platform for free speech. While encouraging freedom of speech can be considered a noble pursuit, the company has received a lot of criticism for its tolerance of user abuse. As a private company, they can take action against hate speech on their platform. In addition, Twitter doesn’t require users to use their real names or information. The combination of both aspects has allowed for hate speech and abuse to flourish. This has caused many prominent Twitter members, such as celebrities and journalists, to “quit” Twitter.

Increasingly, critics have demanded that Twitter take action against their abusive users. With Twitter’s decrease in popularity and its future unclear, it’s no wonder that Twitter has finally started to address its harassment and abuse problem. Twitter needs to correct its image and negative reputation — especially, if the company wants to survive.

How Twitter Has Responded
Over the past year, Twitter has taken certain measures to address harassment and abuse. They have improved their system for reporting user abuse, and they added a Trust & Safety Council to help monitor behavior and prevent and report harassment. They have also started to ban frequently abusive users and dismantle hate groups. For example, over the summer they banned a prominent radical Twitter user who encouraged his followers to harass other users. Further, they have added quality and notification filters, which allow users to adjust the types of posts and notifications they receive.

While these measures have been important and successful, there are still issues of harassment and abuse, particularly with minority groups and women. Although Twitter’s abuse problem is not necessarily unique to Twitter — Facebook, Instagram, and other social networks also struggle with user harassment — if the company wants to survive, then it needs to find a more effective way to deal with user abuse. Until then, any new features that they add, such as live streaming, will be ineffective at generating new users.

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Why Did Twitter Decide to Shut Down Vine?

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:00:32 +0000

When Twitter announced it was shutting down Vine, many people had to think back to the last time they used the 6-second video sharing app. Although Vine exploded in popularity in the early 2010s, it had experienced a sharp downturn in use among smartphone owners.

Origins
Twitter bought Vine in 2012 for $30 million, attempting to get into the short video market. For a while, it looked like the sky was the limit for Vine. Users took the format and ran with it, creating unique and sometimes strange clips that could quickly go viral. “Vine stars” were born as aspiring actors, musicians, and comedians all began using the app to gain large followings.

At its peak in 2014, Vine certainly didn’t look like it was going away anytime soon, and Vine stars could snag massive paychecks by creating Vines specifically for brands. Alas, it couldn’t go on forever, and in October 2016, Twitter let the remaining Vine users know that it would be shuttering the app for good.

A Fall from Grace
What happened? In short, competitors emerged that allowed users to engage each other in a similar and more popular format. Instagram introduced 15-second videos to its audience in June 2013, and later increased that limit to a full minute. Then there was the explosion of Snapchat and its 10-second videos. As millions of users turned to Instagram and Snapchat for their video fix, the interest in Vine began to die off.

Vine did relax its 6-second constraint in 2016, but it was simply too little too late. Twitter had been hoping to find a buyer for the app, but was unable to, adding to an already complicated financial picture for the social media giant. Last year Twitter cut 300 jobs, and announced that the end of Vine would coincide with another round of layoffs totaling about 9% if its employees, or roughly 350 people.

The Silver Lining
Luckily for those who have enjoyed the wild and creative Vines that were once so popular, Twitter did announce that it would keep previously created Vines online for viewing. So while the app may be a relic of the past, you can still watch all your favorite Vines if you feel like reminiscing.

Vine may be gone, but it’s a reminder of how quickly things can change when it comes to apps and social networks. Sometimes there aren’t any hard and fast answers as to why an app takes off — or why users ditch it.

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10 Vines to Watch Before Twitter Shuts Down Vine

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 21:00:14 +0000

It has only been around since 2013, but Vine has already given us so much. While it may not have cured world hunger or cleaned up the oceans, Vine brought us some unseeable moments that will forever be immortalized in our memories. Who knew you could get so much out of a 6-second clip? Do yourself a favor and check out these 10 must-see Vines while you still can!

The best Nickelback themed Vine. Look at this graph. Just look at it.

https://vine.co/v/e7QhhjvvTUe

Dog Vines are almost always great. Like this one featuring Ralph, the shameless tater tot-stealing dog.

https://vine.co/v/eH7UKqbdthQ

Cat Vines are pretty fantastic, too. How much joy does this adorable stretching kitten bring you? It’s the simple things.

https://vine.co/v/MlwqW3DVEuQ

What’s cuter than adorable pet Vines? Adorable kid Vines, of course. If this sleepy and soft-spoken little one doesn’t make you say “aww,” it’s possible that nothing will.

https://vine.co/v/b02YnMJwgFD

Napoleon Dynamite. Whip. Nae Nae. Enough said.

https://vine.co/v/eJLhOpO5xwA

This Vine, which is essentially a really short film, delves into a topic nobody wants to talk about. The grim reality of how quickly things can get out of hand when you’re just trying to rid your home of an unwanted spider.

https://vine.co/v/ixXzKEbD9I0

Some vines went above and beyond, demonstrating that art can exist anywhere — and that some people have a lot of extra time. This one was recognized by the Tribeca Film Festival.

https://vine.co/v/hi5LzAXaPM9

You’ll find some pretty cool optical illusions on Vine. Like this one, featuring a really cool souvenir from Paris. Is this guy a wizard?

https://vine.co/v/MKP2eeDgj21

Sometimes the best Vines are the ones that didn’t turn out how the poster originally planned. Like this guy, who just wanted to show off his impressive moves at Krispy Kreme but faced an unexpected consequence.

https://vine.co/v/hLmL2HHnzP2

Finally, don’t leave without watching the strangely soothing clip known as the first Vine ever. Uploaded by the then-CEO of Twitter on the eve of Vine’s launch, it simply features a time-lapse of a chef preparing steak tartare. Yum.

https://vine.co/v/bOIqn6rLeID

Don’t fall into despair just yet. Rumors have begun to swirl that potential buyers have approached Twitter about purchasing Vine. Only time will tell what the true fate of Vine will be, so make sure to enjoy these classic clips while you still can.

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Why the Future of Twitter is On the Line

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:17:30 +0000

Twitter is still considered to be one of the best social networking apps — or is it? It is still widely used, especially by businesses, the current Presidential nominees, and those who love to live-tweet their reactions to The Bachelor. Depending on who you ask, Twitter might be ranked in the top 10 social media apps, or even the top 5. But despite Twitter’s social media ranking, its stock has dramatically declined in value, and the site isn’t generating enough new users. So what might the future of Twitter look like?

Many investors are speculating over which company might eventually purchase Twitter. Despite user stagnation, the site is still a valuable social tool. There is speculation that Google or Facebook might want Twitter, but this also could be a useful purchase for another company who wants to break into the social media market. Both Google and Facebook have tried to purchase Twitter in the past, but failed. While this shows an interest in Twitter as a social platform, it could also show that they might not have interest in trying again.

There are a lot of reasons that Twitter has continued to succeed thus far, despite user and stock decline. More than any other social networking site, Twitter emphasizes live updates, and more importantly, conversation. Think of the hash tag, and how it has helped spread awareness of, and support for, social movements. In addition, like Facebook, Twitter has successfully used bots in their app. One of the most famous bots involves the ability to order a pizza by tweeting an emoji. If they follow Facebook’s plan, and incorporate more bots into their app, this could potentially encourage more users to interact with the app and use it complete tasks. Or, it might not. If Facebook has more than 1.5 billion active users, the usage of bots is more likely to be a successful move for them than Twitter.

Twitter’s cofounder, Jack Dorsey, considers the app to be a form of augmented reality in how it focuses on live, supplemented information for a TV program or event. Could this be taken a step further, and utilized as a way to contribute live textual or voice updates in future augmented and virtual reality technology and devices? Dorsey already considers Twitter to be a type of global chat room, and even a way to consume and discuss important news. Regardless, Twitter and Facebook share some overlapping interests, which could indicate that Facebook might once again make a move to buy Twitter in the future. As for what happens then, we’ll have to wait to find out.

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The New “Anti-Harassment” Twitter Features

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 21:42:27 +0000

Before, it seemed like you had to be a celebrity to get Twitter’s full protection from bothersome users. Finally, twitter is dispersing their anti-harassment technology to the masses. We’ve got the details to make sure you have all the tools to make your feed what you want it to be.

In the past, Twitter has let high-profile users filter their feed, but now Twitter wants to improve the quality of tweets you see. Twitter started letting blue-checked accounts filter this a year ago, but they’ve transformed their platform to make these features more accessible and easy to use.

Notifications Settings
First, Twitter has created a new notifications tab that will allow you to easily control your notifications settings. By clicking on the new notifications tab you will see an a settings option. The symbol for this option looks like a gear. By clicking on that option you will see a button that says “Only people you follow.” By selecting this button you will only see tweets from people you follow on the mobile twitter app and on twitter.com. This way you will only receive notifications from accounts you like and want to hear from.

Quality Filter
Twitter just unraveled their newest filtering option, the Quality Filter control, which they’ve been testing out since last year. This option scans tweets by their origin and the behavior of the account. The filter takes out lower-quality content which includes automated tweets or duplicated tweets. This will not filter out any tweets from accounts you follow or interact with on a daily basis. You can try it out, and if you feel like it’s negatively affecting your twitter experience, just turn it off and your twitter will go back to the way it was before. The San Francisco based company explains that the purpose of this feature is to learn and improve the entire twitter experience, so stay tuned to new changes and upgrades if you believe that the filter could be improved.

These two features will definitely take a step closer in protecting you from users who look to negatively impact your twitterverse. What they can’t do? Protect your android from viruses. Download PSafe Total to make sure you have the a virus protection that rated the highest in AV-Testing. Now your twitter and your phone will be free from hackers, tweet on!

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Twitter Locked Accounts That Needed “Extra Protection”

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:10:15 +0000

It had been previously rumored that Twitter was the victim of a severe security breach that compromised the safety of millions of users. While the company denied the breach, they did report that they will lock the accounts that are in need of extra protection. Twitter locks the account and then requires the user to reset their password online.

On June 6th, a Russian hacker who goes by Tessa88 claimed to have a cache containing valuable and private information belonging to over 378 million Twitter accounts. Three days later, Twitter announced on their Twitter account that they had locked the accounts that were in danger because of this hacker.

Twitter is urging their users to create stronger passwords to further deter hacking. If you use passwords that are only one word, hackers can usually run algorithms by your account until they get a match on your password. Consequently, it is important for you to include multiple numbers and symbols in your password to prevent this from happening. For example, if your password is “potato,” a safer password could be “p0t@t034.” These complex passwords add an extra layer of protection from hackers and security breaches.

The problems associated with this supposed data breach extend way beyond the realm of Twitter. Hackers generally try and match the usernames and passwords with multiple other sites. Thus, security breaches tend to have a ripple effect and negatively affect other websites. This is because many social media users use the same username and password for all of their accounts.

Now that my Twitter account is safe, what about my phone and computer?

PSafe Total’s anti-virus software was created to protect you. With this feature, you can quickly scan all phone files and your SD card to fix any security breaches. This feature keeps you protected from all online threats 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

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Twitter Accounts to Follow That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 20:47:11 +0000

Twitter can sometimes feel like it is all doom and gloom. From the Olympics fake robbery to political tweets, and everything in between, it can feel like a bit too much. If you follow people that are becoming a bit of a downer, there’s hope.

The following people are not only funny, but they consistently post tweets that will make you laugh out loud! Continue reading to see a slew of hilarious Twitter users to follow when you want to chuckle.

Funny Twitter Users to Follow
Real people are sharing their thoughts, snippets of their lives, and making you laugh along the way. Follow these accounts on Twitter to laugh it up whenever you need a pick-me-up.

Conan O’Brien
He’s the funny guy on TV – and he’s cracking up everyone with his social media prowess. His followers number more than 20 million. Add him and join in the hilarity.

Kelly Oxford
She is a screenwriter by day, but her Twitter account includes witty observations and the occasional “things said by a child” with a twist. The laughs are guaranteed.

Matthew Inman
You may already know him as the creator of the Oatmeal. Twitter users know him as one funny guy. From sharing timely memes and great comics in the beloved Oatmeal style.

Twitter Parody Accounts to Follow
Real Twitter accounts are great, but sometimes, you just want to read a good celebrity parody account. Here’s a few to watch.

DeathStarPR
You think you know all the facts about the Star Wars universe. This funny Twitter account will set you straight. The expression “laugh out loud” will become a reality when you follow this one. Who knew 140 characters could be so hilarious?

Chuck Norris Facts
You remember all of those Chuck Norris memes? Well, you can giggle over frequent Chuck Norris updates right from Twitter.

Arry Potter
The boy who lived even has his own parody Twitter account. From sharing actual Harry Potter info to excellent riffs based on the books, movies, and world of magic, it’s a must-follow account for any true Potter fans.

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Twitter Launches Night Mode for Android Users

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:40:34 +0000

Twitter is one of the most popular social media apps around, with some users updating their feeds dozens of times of day. But, like any popular app, Twitter has its share of complaints.

One of the most commonly noted problems with Twitter was that it was hard to see it at night. Its bright white interface was too hard to look at for very long, meaning that users preferred using Twitter during the day. Plenty of third-party apps made Twitter more night-vision friendly, but the official app itself didn’t offer anything to make reading and late-night posting easier for users.

But recently, Twitter rolled out a new night mode feature exclusively for Android. When you turn on the night mode feature, Twitter’s white interface changes into a deep blue or, as some users see it, into a dark grey.

You can’t set a timer for Night Mode to turn on or off. It also doesn’t turn on automatically after a certain hour of the day and it doesn’t function in connection with your phone’s brightness. Aside from lacking automatic features, Twitter’s night mode isn’t hard to use. Here’s how to turn it on.

Open the Twitter app on your smartphone.
Your app will have one of two options: either a navigation menu icon made up of three blue lines or profile icon.
Click whichever icon you have on your app.
You will see a bar that says “Night Mode” with a slider next to it.
To enable Night Mode, turn the slider to “On.”
If you want to turn Night Mode off, repeat steps 1 through 4 and then toggle the slider to “Off.” Of course, you can also leave Night Mode on all the time if you prefer the way it looks.

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Twitter Unveils Its Brand New Design For Android

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:33:56 +0000

Twitter has made significant improvements to its design for the users of Android devices. It boasts that Twitter is now offering a beautiful and improved Android experience. The new design that Twitter has unveiled makes it much easier for users of the app to navigate through the different sections.

What the New Twitter Design for Android Features
Twitter for Android has been updated with Google’s Material Design which is a visual language combination of good design and the substantial potential for innovation. Now switching between the timeline, Twitter Moments, messages, and notifications has gotten much easier. In fact, the update makes moving between these sections as simple as a swipe with the tab bar at the top of the screen. In addition, the new design features a floating action button so that users can send a quick tweet. This action button can send text, GIF, or video tweets from any screen.

To make Twitter more user friendly for Android device owners, the section buttons are larger than they were in the previous version. Furthermore, a navigation bar slides out from the side of the screen so that users can gain quick access to their profile, highlights, lists, their connect button, and settings. These new features are bound to add to the Twitter user’s experience.

PSafe and Twitter for Android
PSafe products can be used in conjunction with the new Twitter app design for Android in order to enhance the user’s experience. PSafe offers security and performance solutions to mobile device users to enhance the user experience while keeping the user’s device safe from malicious threats.

PSafe can enhance a user’s experience while using Twitter by speeding up the internet connection with its Internet Booster feature. In addition, the Memory Booster feature allows the user to optimize the storage space that is available on the device. The CPU Cooler feature keeps the device from overheating regardless of how long the user is tweeting.

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How Often Should You Post on Social Media?

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:03:26 +0000

We’ve covered how often you should post if you’re operating the social media for your brand, but there’s also much that can be said regarding how often you should be posting from your personal account. Since social media habits are a reflection of your unique personality, this is more subjective. However, there are still some general guidelines you can follow to make sure you don’t garner a negative reputation amongst your followers.

Facebook
The same rules that you’d follow when running a business/brand account apply here as well, although there are fewer requirements. Posting one to three times a day is a surefire way to maintain a balance between being engaging and being annoying. As long as you put up some photos and avoid getting too deep or personal on a daily basis, you can post what’d you’d like to. Just don’t post song lyrics — it’s not 2007 anymore!

Instagram
There are many ways to build a respectable personal presence on Instagram, but you have to make sure that you aren’t cataloging every moment of your life. That said, you can’t check your account once a year and expect your followers to stick with you. Posting once every two or three days is a good way to maintain a balance if you don’t want to commit to posting every day.

However, posting more than once a day might cause you to lose likes and followers. As far as what to post, make sure you mix it up between photos of people (including yourself), cute viewpoints, and some artsy-looking food occasionally, along with some other engaging, interesting stuff that reflects who you are.

Twitter
As we mentioned in our article about social media habits for brands, Twitter posts tend to get lost amongst the masses of other posts in less than an hour, so you’re good to post a little bit more without enraging your following. To be more specific, four or five posts a day is plenty for the average person, and the basic rules for what to post on Facebook and Instagram apply here as well, although memes are perfectly acceptable and encouraged every now and then.

LinkedIn
People aren’t going to be reading LinkedIn posts on the weekend unless they have absolutely nothing to do besides read LinkedIn posts. To make sure that your posts reach the highest number of people possible, stick to posting during the business week, and keep it (relatively) quiet — once a week should be fine if you’re employed. If you’re looking for work, however, you can ramp it up to one per weekday to show that you’re active and enthusiastic about your industry.

However, make sure that you’re participating in discussions and helping out your peers with questions they have about the industry rather than just sharing articles and expecting people to care about news they could find on the Forbes or Time websites.

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How to Up Your Social Media Game with GIFs

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 23:26:08 +0000

In case you’re somehow unaware, a GIF is a short, digital video image. For many of us, it’s like a moving photo that takes the place of a stagnant picture. Today, GIFs are the millennial generation’s pride and joy. They can be used in a number of ways, for presentations, emails, or funny text messages.

Just recently, GIFs started gaining popularity in the world of social media. However, the fact that they are not-quite-pictures, but not-quite-videos can make the process of inserting them into different venues complicated. Here is a quick guide on how you can use GIFs on all of your favorite social media platforms:

Instagram
To use a GIF on Instagram, you must save, and select the file from your device. If you find the GIF online, save it as a link instead of an image. You can then download the GIF onto your phone, via the link, and it will be saved to your camera roll. When you enter Instagram, click on the button to the left of the shutter to open your photo gallery, and select the desired GIF.

Facebook
To post a GIF in a Facebook status update, or on someone’s wall, simply paste the URL of the GIF into the “Update status” option. This will upload the GIF in a visual format to the status.

To post a GIF in a Facebook comment, you must go to the far right corner of the “Add a comment” option. There you’ll see a button labeled “GIF.” When you click on this button, you can upload a link of the GIF as a comment.

Twitter
GIFs can be uploaded to Twitter via the photo gallery after downloading the link to your device. Using the same process described for Instagram, download the link from a website, and the GIF will be saved to your camera roll. Once the GIF is downloaded, tap the camera icon on Twitter, and select the desired GIF from your photo gallery.

To use a GIF from the GIF library, tap the button labeled “GIF” on Twitter, and you will have access to Twitter’s GIF database. Keep in mind that you can only include one GIF per Tweet, but they will be posted in full size.

Post in a Giphy!
GIFs are not the only fun, high tech option available for your social media outlets. If you’re interested in upping your Facebook game in other ways, check out our blog post on the latest Facebook features, and download PSafe TOTAL so your GIFs will never lag on you again

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How to Prevent Your Social Accounts from Being Hacked

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:40:46 +0000

Hackers are a problem as old as the Internet itself. From identity theft to espionage, hackers have a knack for getting past security, and taking what they want. While computer programmers, and software designers do their best to provide you with the most up-to-date security tools for your devices, more often than not, the user’s inadequate safety measures are the root of compromised email and social media accounts. To reduce the risk of this happening to you, consider these tips:

Make Your Passwords Complex (and Write Them Down)

While it may seem hilarious to think that some people make their email password “password,” many people do, and it’s an incredibly easy way for hackers to get into your personal or professional life. Your password is your first line of defense between your sensitive data, and those who want access for malicious intent. As such, make your password difficult for hacking software to guess — codes that include numbers instead of words (“passw0rd”), symbols (“p@ssword”), capital letters (“pAsSworD”), or a combination of the three (“*p@$$w0RD!*”) are much less likely to be compromised.

Of course, remembering a password with dollar signs, and exclamation points is difficult. To make sure you don’t forget your password, and get locked out of your own account, remember to write down your password carefully with a pen and paper, and place it somewhere you won’t lose it (same goes for the security questions!). If your computer or smartphone lets you save your password, do so.

Verify All of Your Accounts

Verifying your accounts is an important way to establish your online identity, which is crucial in the event that someone breaks into your online properties. Whenever you sign up for a new social account, be it for email or a social media network, be sure to verify it through a secondary account. This can be done through a secondary email, or social media account. For instance, if you’re making an Instagram account for the first time, you’ll be given the option to login through Facebook, which verifies the account automatically. This offers a safety net if one of your accounts is ever compromised.

Be Careful Which Sites and Apps You Trust with Your Information

This advice applies to all sites, and web services that possess your personal information, from social networks like Facebook, to payment services like Venmo. Although these services make life a whole lot easier, some services are less trustworthy than others, selling user data to advertisers, and providing sub-par web security. To this end, err on the side of caution when using new or unfamiliar services, and do your research before you decide to upload anything you wouldn’t want in a cybercriminal’s possession.

Finally, to give your accounts the extra protection they need, consider downloading PSafe TOTAL. With this app’s antivirus software, you can ensure your Android phone, and all the data within it, stays safe and secure.

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