READER RESPONSE 

DRAFT 2

  In “The Perils of  Over-sharing in Social Networks’, David Emm states that social networks have become one of the most imperative medium in our life. He emphasizes that excessive usage of social media in wide array of different fields have made our life more convenient. In addition, he addresses the conflicts and debate that have arose in light of infringement of privacy by the government via social medium. David Emm recounts that we tend to over-reveal our personal information in social networks which might lead to unwanted ramifications. Nonetheless, we are not the only one who would need to account for our own actions; our organization would be affected as well. He postulates that we tend to develop a wrong notion which is it is more secure to go online with a tablet or smartphone. Nevertheless, the consequences may be devastating too when we lost our devices. David Emm has pointed out several safety measures that should be taken to ensure a more secure social networking.

  David Emm, as a Senior Security Researcher in Kaspersky Lab had develop a professional insight in malware and other Information Technology (IT) threats. He also comments on broadcast and print media in exhibitions. In light of his expertness, he had adopted a confidence tone in his article. Furthermore, he had brilliantly conducted a linkage between the hotly debated current news and our daily life chores. As a result, the article seems to be more closely related to us. Another notably point is that he had used comprehensible words which are understandable by non-IT savvy rather than the technical terms. However, the tittle of the article does not really match its content. To me, the article is more directed in offering tips on safer social networking.

From my personal vintage point, I do agree with David Emm’s view that it is rather contradictory for us to mutter about the violation of our privacy by the “big brother”. Yes, they do possess the authority to access to our personal information which we would not like to reveal to others. Meanwhile, we often disclose information that should not be expose to others or we wound not like to reveal. Even I myself had encountered this kind of experience. There was a time that I went out with my friends and my sister texted me. In her message, she bluffed that she knew about my whereabouts and was in the same place with me. At first, I was dubious for what she said. However, I did believe her after she had described the place vividly and what activity I was having during that time. Eventually, she told me that she had pranked me and she knew about all the details through my friend who had posted photos in Facebook. Do contemplate the severity of the incident that it might indirectly inflicted if your whereabouts is revealed to someone who hold ill-intention in you.

  To wrap up, we should be thankful to the invention of new technology that has enmeshed in our life which makes our life easier. However, extra cautiousness and prudential endeavour should be taken so that the advancement of technology would not jeopardize our life.