Sometimes a prankster will do it to post embarrassing updates or pictures, and since it’s your account, it appears you posted them. But often it’s done by hackers to bombard your contacts with spam, trick them into giving up their account info, and direct them to malicious web sites. Either way, status jacking can instantly ruin your reputation both online and off.

The survey also found that young women are more trusting with their passwords than young men—42% of women share their passwords compared to 28% of men.

Here’s a video featuring UK comedienne Holly Burns showing how you can protect yourself from the dangers of status jacking:

Here are the 8 tips to protect yourself online:

1. Think about who you add online and allow access to your profile

2. Be aware of your privacy settings

3. Don’t use the same passwords and make them hard to guess

4. Be aware of where you sign in from

5. Think about what you post online

6. Protect your mobile device

7. Be careful what apps you install – not all are safe

8. Think about the safety of links before you click on them and make sure you have security software installed. If you don’t have AVG Free for PC’s, click here. Mac owners can get AVG LinkScanner for Mac here

Throughout my years at Delaware University I always thought to myself how incredible it would be to have an open market to buy and sell things for college students. I knew that if I ever wanted to turn this idea into reality I would have to start with a foundation consisting of two core building blocks, “Free posts” and “College students only”!

I took a look at the number of successful and growing market places available to the public and tried to extract certain features from each that I felt fit my vision. I took a thing or two from each, for example I liked how on Ebay you’re able to know a little bit about you’re seller/buyer however I didn’t like the aspect of bidding.

With Craigslist I appreciated their component of free services as well as how everything was categorized geographically as well as topically yet I found a serious draw back in fact that you know nothing about you’re seller/buyer. As a result from my research as well as factoring in the very basics of you’re local garage and yard sale YardSaleU.com was born.

YardSaleU.com is exactly what we think college students are looking for, it’s an open market dedicated specifically and exclusively for them, they can buy, sell, and trade things at their will, FOR FREE. My ultimate goal for the site is for it to become the go to place for college students every need. No longer will they have to pay expensive retail prices for things because of their limited resources. Too often are kids paying hundreds of dollars for things like couches, coffee tables and TV’s. Now with YardSaleU.com students can search for items being sold specifically on their campus by their peers. This is unparalleled because not only will students get great deals, it’s also a huge convenience for the buyers as well as the sellers. Moving in or out of school will never be the same, furnishing that new pad wont be such a nightmare or expenditure and moving out will be an opportunity to make some extra cash instead of kicking everything to the curb. The site will also serve as a great resource for students to buy and sell textbooks. Every student knows that buying books from the school book store can really hurt their wallet. The site will put an end to students having to post fliers around school in order to sell their old books. YSU can be the source to go to for buying books because its no secret that the easiest place to get a text book is from someone at their school that took the same class that they are taking. The possibilities are limitless, YSU can reform the way that college students buy, sell and trade their goods.

Now that I’ve turned my idea into a reality and recently launched YardSaleU.com I hope it will appeal to students solely due to the fact that in order to signup for YSU you need to use a “.Edu” e-mail address.  This “security” eliminates the shady factor that many see as a negative aspect on sites like Craigslist. I hope that all of the sites advantages such as the security factor as well as its free service and the convenience of categorization by campus will be the driving factor for success. I am currently in the process of improving the website as of recent in order to make the site more user friendly for students, right now we are constructing a “sign up” page so students can complete a one time registration which will make a login and password for future visits as well as offer members a weekly newsletter to keep them updated with future events, improvements, and important news.

I am excited for what’s to come, and I am hoping that the “what” is BIG!

That is why the Student On Campus team have decided to compile a definitive list of websites that can help you save money during college. Happy saving!

U.S.A

1. BookRenter.com

BookRenter is focused on saving college students thousands of dollars a year on their textbooks. They rent cheap college textbooks at 75% off the retail price – this coupled with highest quality books same 2 day delivery and free shipping both ways makes BookRenter.com a one stop shop for all students. BookRenter.com also believe in giving back, so with every textbook rental order, Bookrenter.com makes a donation to First Book to put new books in the hands of children in need.

2. eCampus

3. Academic Superstore

Academic Superstore has consistently been the fastest-growing, education-focused retailer in North America. They are committed exclusively to academic customers, offering thousands of top hardware and full-version software titles at great discounts. They have partnered with the top technology manufacturers including Adobe, Microsoft, Sibelius, Sony Media Software, and Wacom, to bring excellent service and prices which are available only to students

4. Student Savings Club

Student Savings Club provides local and national discounts to college and university students across the country.

As a student, you’re entitled to student discounts at lots of local businesses. With STUDENT SAVINGS CLUB, all you have to do is show your school ID. Click to find your school, and see all the places where you can get student discounts that save you money.

5. Student Book World

StudentBookWorld is a place where you will find 250,000 stock books at discount prices. Now in their seventh year of trading, they supply a huge range of books in every category. Use their fast search engine or just browse through the categories. StudentBookWorld.com aims to offer all books at discounted prices, some at discounts of up to 30%

6. Student Bistro

StudentBistro.com is devoted to compiling unsurpassed student discount information in a user-friendly format. Why pay for a student discount card when you can obtain the same online coupon savings totally free?! National student discounts are available for a variety of quality goods and services:
bullet Find discount apartment and dorm furnishings, cheap new and used textbooks, discounted clothing, student discount computers and electronics, food and grocery deals, discount music, video and DVD, student discount software, airfare and student discounts for travel and more.

7. Student Advantage

Students save money near campus and online with Student Advantage every day on food, travel, school supplies and more. Sign up today and start saving on everything you need from textbooks to pizza, laptops to posters and everything in between.

8. College Parents Of America

If you are the parent of a college student, you know the cost of higher education is not limited to tuition. If your child has not yet started college … well, the added cost of travel, school supplies and general living expenses may come as an unwelcome surprise.

That’s why College Parents of America has begun (and continues) to forge partnerships with select companies – to provide our members with valuable discounts, deals and special offers on products and services necessary in the years prior to and during college.

9. Student Shoppers Resource

If you disregard the 90s site design, you will find some great student deals here.  Items range from posters to textbooks to laptops and accessories.

10. STA Travel

STA Travel, the world’s largest student and youth travel agency, beats any price! Every day we’re working with our partners around the globe to get you the cheapest, most flexible flights and top-rated accommodations. Ask your STA Travel expert about discount flight options from your city to get you started on your summer adventures.

11. Apple Store Education

Save hundreds of Dollars on the most popular student item – the MacBook.

12. Student City

At StudentCity, we’re dedicated to helping you celebrate your college years through travel. In fact, it’s all we do. We specialize in providing you with The Ultimate Spring Break Experience with all-inclusive packages, free extras, flexible payment plans and more at the lowest prices. And we’re with you every step of the way. From the planning stage to the travel stage and beyond, our team of travel professionals will do everything we can to ensure you have an unforgettable Spring Break vacation experience.

U.K.

13. Student Beans

Studentbeans.com is an essential part of the uni lifestyle – much like the student favourite baked beans. We help students to stretch their loan with our unique range of discount vouchers and special offers from some of the UK’s top companies. The site provides UK students with a valuable resource to help them make the most of their university experience, and gives brands unrivalled access to a loyal student audience.

14. Employment4Students

A UK website dedicated to helping students and young people save and make money. They now have over 250,000 students visiting them every month to access a wide range of latest offers, deals and discounts so they can save money. Those same young people and jobseekers also visit their site to see the hundreds of job opportunities listed at Employment4students.

Other UK student discounts:

Amazon.co.uk: An NUS Extra card gets you a 5% discount off books/DVDs/CDs.

Apple: 13-14% off all macs which makes them a great deal. Also around September look out for them, get a mac get an iPod nano or touch free back to school discount.

Arcadia (Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Burton): 10% off

Cineworld Student price tickets.

Claire’s Accessories: 10% with NUS

Dominos: Offer student discount.

Empire Cinemas Student price tickets with NUS Card only.

Game: Offer 10%.

GAP: 10% off.

HMV: Ask for a HMV student card in the store, and you can subsequently use this card either in-store or online to get a 10% discount. (no more available this academic year)

La Senza: 10% off full price merchandise.

Mcdonalds: Free hamburger, cheesburger or mcflurry when purchasing a meal with your NUS card (Participating restaurants).

Microsoft: Students get Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 for £38.95 with The Ultimate Steal (university email address required).

Microzine: 10% off.

Software4Students: You can get all office editions (mac as well) for under £40 along with other software. Open to sixth formers as well

New look: 10% off males and females clothes. (often have special 20% off for a couple of weeks)

Office: 10% off in store

Play.com: 5% off all items with a valid UCAS card

Ryman’s: (Am unsure if this is only for certain stores) 10% off.

Shakeaway: 10% off with NUS card / University ID

Slater Menswear: 20% off hirewear

SNAPfax gets you various discounts with both local and UK wide shops, restaurants, takeaways, cinemas, bars, pubs and more.

Superdrug: 10% with valid student ID (Only on purchases over £10, with a valid NUS card or UCAS card)

Warehouse: 10% off all year round with NUS card; occasional 20% off events

source : College Humor