For those of you feeling safe and secure in your own little world, convinced that no one would bother hacking a dating site after going after one of the largest business-related social networking sites, think again.
Category Archives: Online Security
UK dating site may be template for online fraud detection
Existing practises by one UK dating advice site may hold the key to helping Google cut down on the amount of ‘bad actor’ ads it has slipping through its nets every month, specifically in this report, appertaining to human trafficking.
Online dating bill passed but ducking some responsibility
Let’s face it, if a scammer was going to choose to steal someone’s identity, they’re hardly going to steal one that appeared on Crimewatch UK, are they?
The tell-tale signs of dating scammers – in practise
Get site admin to check out dating site pests and warn them that their conduct is unacceptable, if you feel you’ve been subjected to unreasonable behaviour.
Why dating sites can leave a sour taste in your mouth
Two seasoned online daters had their eyes opened to two quite separate unexpected requests that had both bloggers bog-eyed at the outrageousness of the content.
When does investigating your potential date become stalking?
Dating site respectability doesn’t stop the glorious picture of Heidi, the 22-year old lab assistant from London, turning out to be randy Roger from Reading
The reason why dating sites are upping security is clarified
There’s a long way to go, but if the big names are putting in that much of a concerted effort with their volumes, let’s hope many more follow suit and soon.
New online dating treaty may raise core product value
Is the new Californian treaty a signal for dating sites that guarantee online security to raise their core product value, thus ending free dating sites forever?
Illinois considers mandatory dating site check-ups
For a long time here on dating.org.uk, we have supported calls for a minimum regulatory standard for background checks on all new dating site sign-ups around the globe.
Stick within your league for best dating site results
If you’re new to online dating, you may be apprehensive about sharing your personal information due to the hairy stories that make their way into the media
Why are all the good looking ones always fakers?
There are millions of false dating profiles in dating land, created by people who don’t want their identity revealed for many reasons, some legal, but most not
FBI issue US Valentine warning for date protection act
all members have a right to be assured that the person they’re chatting with is genuine or at least provide an onsite means to verify a true identity themselves
Sorry, have I seen your face before? You look familiar…
Sign up for an e-mail address in the pseudonym you’ll use for dating; use it only for that site. When you’re done with the dating site, bin that e-mail account
Grindr hacked, sensitive men’s bits slipped into wrong hands
Grindr’s private data in the wrong hands, I.e. chats, photos and adventures into the land of promiscuity, could be lethal if owned by an authoritative figure
Steps to avoid being scammed dating online
All plights seem like humanitarian gifts of kindness or opportunities too good to pass up. But if you loan the money, that’s the last you’ll ever see of it.