In June 2012, cryptographic hashes of approximately 6.4 million LinkedIn user passwords were stolen by hackers who then published the stolen hashes online source
In June 2012, cryptographic hashes of approximately 6.4 million LinkedIn user passwords were stolen by hackers who then published the stolen hashes online
Access to Twitter is currently blocked in North Korea, China, and Iran. source
Access to Twitter is currently blocked in North Korea, China, and Iran.
Linkedin officially launched on May 5, 2003. At the end of the first month in operation, LinkedIn had a total of 4,500 members in the network. source
Linkedin officially launched on May 5, 2003. At the end of the first month in operation, LinkedIn had a total of 4,500 members in the network.
LinkedIn is 16th most visited website worldwide and the 10th in the United States. source
LinkedIn is 16th most visited website worldwide and the 10th in the United States.
The use of the # symbol in a hashtag is a phenomenon conceived by Chris Messina, and popularized by social media network Twitter, source
The use of the # symbol in a hashtag is a phenomenon conceived by Chris Messina, and popularized by social media network Twitter,
On February 4.2004 ; Facebook, a mainstream online social networking site, is founded by Mark Zuckerberg. source
On February 4.2004 ; Facebook, a mainstream online social networking site, is founded by Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook has more than 1.65 billion monthly active users as of March 31, 2016. source
Facebook has more than 1.65 billion monthly active users as of March 31, 2016.
On September 2011 - Facebook introduces the Timeline feature. source
On September 2011 - Facebook introduces the Timeline feature.
On June 2004, Facebook receives its first investment from Peter Thiel for US$500,000.
On September 26, 2006,Facebook is open to everyone aged 13 and over, and with a valid email address. source
On September 26, 2006,Facebook is open to everyone aged 13 and over, and with a valid email address.
On January 10, 2007, Facebook launches m.facebook.com and officially announces mobile support. source
On January 10, 2007, Facebook launches m.facebook.com and officially announces mobile support.
On June 28, 2007. Google launches Google+, widely perceived as a competitor to Facebook.
Facebook Messenger is launched for Android and IOS. October 19, 2011 update makes the app available to Blackberry os. source
Facebook Messenger is launched for Android and IOS. October 19, 2011 update makes the app available to Blackberry os.
Jack Dorsey received no compensation for his time as interim CEO at Twitter. source
Jack Dorsey received no compensation for his time as interim CEO at Twitter.
On July 15.2006 ; Twitter is launched, becoming one of the largest social media platforms in the world. source
On July 15.2006 ; Twitter is launched, becoming one of the largest social media platforms in the world.
There are more than 100 million users posted 340 million tweets a day.
The first tweet was written by co-founder Jack Dorsey on March 21, 2006. source
The first tweet was written by co-founder Jack Dorsey on March 21, 2006.
The Boston Celtics had a fan base of more than 10 million on social media. source
The Boston Celtics had a fan base of more than 10 million on social media.
In 2016, 78 percent of U.S. Americans had a social media profile, representing a five percent growth compared to the previous year. source
In 2016, 78 percent of U.S. Americans had a social media profile, representing a five percent growth compared to the previous year.
According to estimates, the number of worldwide social media users reached 1.96 billion and is expected to grow to some 2.5 billion by 2018. source
According to estimates, the number of worldwide social media users reached 1.96 billion and is expected to grow to some 2.5 billion by 2018.
