Four out of 10 users of Web site Facebook unwittingly expose themselves to the risk of identity theft and virus attacks, according to a new study that underscores growing concerns among security experts about online social networking.Sophos, a Boston-based Internet security company that set up a fictional account on the Palo Alto, Calif.-based site, reported that in a random survey of Facebook users, 41 percent divulged personal information, such as phone numbers, birthdates and e-mail addresses, that could be viewed by strangers.A Sophos fake user, "Freddi Staur," invited 200 Facebook users to be an online friend. Eighty-seven accepted the invitation, and of those, 82 "leaked" personal information.

Source - Savannah Morning News

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