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That site has really causes problems in the workplace and socially. I am thinking of dropping it.

1. Using a weak password. The report suggests avoiding names or words that can be found in the dictionary. Use a random mix of at least eight upper and lower case letters and numbers;

2. Listing a full birth date: Never list a full birth date (month, day and year). Only list a month and day – or none at all;

3. Overlooking privacy controls: Facebook users can limit access for almost everything they post, but not everyone makes full use of these controls;

4. Posting a child’s name in a caption: Don’t use children’s names in photo tags or captions. If someone else does, delete it by clicking “Remove Tag.”

5. Mentioning being away from home: Doing so is like putting a “no one’s home” sign on your door, the report said. Be vague about vacation dates.

6. Being found by a search engine: To help prevent strangers from accessing a profile, go to the Search section of Facebook’s privacy controls and select “Only Friends for Facebook” search results. Be sure the “Public Search” isn’t checked.

7. Permitting youngsters to use Facebook unsupervised: Facebook limits membership to people ages 13 and older. If a young person is allowed to use Facebook, an adult in the same household should become an online friend and use their e-mail as the contact for the account in order to receive notification and to monitor activity.

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