August 21, 2008
Maybe It Is Time To Change Your Password
In a recent online survey, 42 percent of Internet users admitted to logging into other people's email and social networking accounts without their knowledge. A poll by Internet Evolution of 300 readers asked "Have you ever logged into someone's email or social networking account without his or her knowledge?" The (slim) majority replied that they have not but an amazing 42% responded positively.
The poll didn't ask if passwords were given, found, or stolen which would make for further interesting results. The article describes the respondents as part of an "educated tech-readership" and questions the ethics of logging onto someone else's account, and whether those differ depending on the person and relationship."
Some interesting data and fuel for some ethical debates about online behavior.
Survey article from Internet Evolution
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Posted by rsk at August 21, 2008 09:17 AM