Social media played an integral part in shaping the news this week. A potential pandemic put social media in the spotlight, Facebook came under attack by phishers, and Time Magazine dealt with 4chan hackers.
We served up some social media resources, too, providing info on social media policies in the workplace and how to properly set up your Facebook privacy settings. In offbeat news, meanwhile, we investigated the weirdest URL shorteners and what might be the world’s best job.
Here are the stories that defined social media this week:
1. HOW TO: Track Swine Flu Online - There is a lot of information out there on the swine flu, but it can be hard to figure out where to look. Our guide explores different methods for tracking the spread of swine flu while keeping a level head.