Understanding the dangers of social networking questionnaires

With people spending more time on Facebook and Twitter, it's important to know what to watch out for. Jack Wallen addresses the social networking behaviors you should avoid at all costs.This comes from the office of "I shouldn't have to say this," but in line with the idea of using a weak password, not employing a password manager or two-factor authentication, there are some things that simply bear repeating over and over Especially given our current climate.

With so many people working from home or not working, social networking usage has skyrocketed. And when people get bored, they'll "information technology vs computer science" like never before. We all know what soon follows--shenanigans of the highest order.

One pastime that has, once again, popped up on Facebook and Twitter is the ubiquitous questionnaire.

Don't deny it, you've seen them. You might have even been tempted to answer the questions:

• Was your last relationship a mistake?
• Do you miss your last relationship?
• Have you ever been depressed?
• Are you a boy or girl?
• Are you insecure?
• What is your relationship status?
• What did you last eat?
• Have you played any sports?
• What is your real name?
• Do you hate anyone at the moment?
• Have any pets?
• Are you scared of spiders?
• Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?
• Do you regret anything from your past?
• What are your plans for this weekend?
• Do you want to have kids?
• Did you ever kiss someone whose name starts with an M?
• Do you have piercings?