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Meet the Crooks Behind Identity Theft

Identity theft is growing 15-20% a year and every one of us is a potential victim, regardless of our age, nationality, or status. Victims of identity theft suffer more than just financial loss. Damage to their reputation and credit rating could take months and sometimes years to repair! A recent study reveals these alarming statistics: There were 12.6 million victims of identity theft in 2012 in the U.S. (1 victim every 3 seconds), an increase of more than 1 million compared to 2011. Total financial loss attributed to identity theft in 2012 was $21 billion. 1 in 4 consumers that received a data breach notification letter became a victim of identity fraud. As criminals get more sophisticated and creative, it’s becoming more important for you to take the necessary actions to protect your personal information. The following infographic introduces you to the 3 crooks behind identity theft, reveals common methods they use to obtain your personal information and what you can do to limit your risk of becoming the next victim of identity theft.

How to Avoid Identity Theft

Social Television: How Social Media Changed The Way We Watch TV

Social media has revolutionized the way we watch television. In the past few years, social media and Internet usage around the world has skyrocketed. Despite initial fears from some professionals in the TV industry who wondered if social media and the web would drastically reduce the amount of time people might spend in front of their television screens, the television industry has actually been able to effectively adapt to meet the needs of today’s social-savvy viewers. In fact, more Americans—and more of the world—are now turning to their TVs to watch shows and programs that offer unique, socially integrated viewing experiences. In the following infographic, we’re outlining a few recent examples that illustrate how social media has changed the way television is made and watched, how social media is playing a role in televised political elections, how it is being used as a way to boost audience participation in popular voting shows like The Voice, and what’s in store for the future.

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Viral Video Stars, Where Are They Now?

For better or worse, the phenomenon of “viral video” has created its very own particular crop of pseudo-celebrities. Some burn out quickly, others are able to parlay their allotted 15 minutes of fame into something more lasting. This infographic aims to present you with the cream of the viral video crop and answer that burning question that we each have inside of us: Where are they now?


Viral Video Stars, Where Are They Now? Viral Video Stars, Where Are They Now? via HostGator

How to Break into the Tech Industry

Tech is a hot market for professionals across the world. Whether you’ve been pursuing a career in the tech sector for a number of years or you’re just now considering it, the future of tech is looking pretty promising.

From 2010 to 2020, computer-related occupations are expected to grow 22 percent, compared to the 14 percent projected growth of all other occupations. There’s no better time to break into the industry than now: the U.S. is expected to lead employment growth in the tech sector. 

Cracking into the tech industry doesn’t have to be a mission impossible. The following infographic, compiled by InternMatch, an online platform connecting the best intern candidates and employers, showcases how to break into tech. 

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How Facebook Changed the Advertising World

Thanks to social media sites like Facebook, the world of advertising has evolved greatly over the past decade. With a reported 1.15 billion users logging into Facebook each month, it’s no surprise that more and more companies have continued to dedicate large percentages of their overall marketing and advertising budgets in hopes of connecting with new, social-savvy prospects. In the following infographic, we’re illustrating how the Facebook advertising program has evolved over the years. We’ll touch on a few notable milestones and outline how Facebook targeted advertising works, what sponsored stories are, and how small businesses can benefit from advertising on Facebook.

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