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Twitter Direct Messages are source of phishing and hijacking

November 11, 2009 - 4:51am | Fraud | News

Some users of Twitter, the microblogging site, may be the victim of a new phishing and account hijacking attempt on Twitter that specifically affects private messages — called "Direct Messages" or DMs — sent between users. "According to Del Harvey, our trust and safety director, there are onging DM phishing attacks that are affecting a relatively small number of users," said a Twitter spokeswoman.

fake Direct Messages | hijacking | Nielsen Online | phishing | Twitter

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YouTube is an unprofitable business?

April 22, 2009 - 3:27am | Figures | News

Since its launch in 2005 YouTube became one of the most popular web contents, reflecting the enormous growth in its popularity, visited and watched by millions of viewers every day. A recent report by eMarketer showed that while revenues of YouTube may be significant they still do not cover the company’s expenses.

According to Nielsen Online, YouTube was the fifth-most-popular Web brand in the US, with over 83 million unique visitors in February.

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Social networks are more popular than email, Nielsen reports

March 10, 2009 - 5:45am | Figures | News

New research, conducted by Nielsen Online revealed that more and more users prefer visiting social networking sites or blogs instead of using their web-based email.

Actually three first places are occupied by Search systems (85.9%), General Internet Portals and Communities (85.2%), and Software Manufacturers (73.4%).

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Online Banking During a Financial Crisis

December 8, 2008 - 7:17am | Figures | News

Consumers have flocked to the Internet for advice on how to cope with the global financial crisis, according to comScore World Metrix. The research company said visits to financial news and research sites grew 10% to 8.8 million visitors in September, during the height of the financial crisis, from the previous month.

comScore World Metrix | financial transaction | Nielsen Online | online banking | world financial crisis

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Internet users prefer mobile according to Nielsen Online

November 26, 2008 - 3:00am | Figures | News

Nielsen Online reports the increasing usage of mobile Internet in the UK. The popularity of mobile Internet access increased 25% within a three month period which is 8 times greater than the rate of broadband growth. As of today 7.3 million people are accessing the Internet via their mobile devices according to the media analyst agency.

broadband | mobile Internet | Nielsen Online

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