The issue focused much of my attention during my talks this week at Def Con – which runs through Sunday – because it involves internet communication over long distances and involves communications via smartphones and tablets. Even though many experts recommend users switch off instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Snapchat and switch off instant messaging altogether, many internet users continue to tweet or tweet often and frequently about matters important to them. Because many internet users spend hours each day tweeting about sports events or topics important to them, many worry about getting swept up in social