University of the Punjab Conference Portal, Third International Conference on Engineering Sciences

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EMERGING PROBLEMS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES (SNS) & ITS SOLUTIONS REGARDING PRIVACY & SECURITY
AYESHA AHMED DHOOL, WARDAH KAMRAN

Last modified: 2017-10-14

Abstract


Social Networking Sites (SNS) significantly used globally. This is considered one of an effortless and trouble-free way to connect friends and families who live far away. People share lots of their data without hesitation on SNS which can be location, personal information, and so on. Sharing abundance of data on SNS can cause many security problems. Apart from comfort, serenity and amusement, there are several snags and impediments of social networking sites. Emerging problems of social networking sites (SNS) can affect an individual or organisation privacy. As everyone is sentient about its data and information, therefore security plays an important part in communication. This research paper culminates major issues faced by users of social sites inform of malware, their behaviours and practices towards privacy and anti-malware software. This research paper also focuses on some remedies that will provide shelter to the users regarding privacy and security.