Cyber Beat: Daily Roundup of Social Media and Tech Stories 3/3

 

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Social media trends.
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An interesting concept, but I suspect not many had the willpower yesterday.

Get ready for change.

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Hacking and hoaxes.
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Minnesota is getting serious about SWATting.

The infamous @AnonyOps has fled the country, citing fears the government will “fake my involvement in something or try to entrap me, or hit me with some bullshit conspiracy charge.”

Latest on the Evernote hacking.

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Gamer-land.
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I don’t know if I agree with the freakout about video games changing history.  But on another point – in today’s climate, I do think video games are certainly an opportunity area to connect on certain issues…take 1st amendment issues, for example.

…yeah, about that point above?  Here’s another reason why.

“Want to get paid to play multiplayer online games?  The Navy may just be the job for you.”

A positive side to gaming.

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