(Social networking sites like Facebook must maintain a certain degree of openness in order to attract users. Who wants to use a site where you have to unlock so many doors in order to communicate with someone? However, that openness must be balanced with security. Scammers and phishers are happy to take advantage of trust and friendliness in order to score a buck.) Back in January, friends of Seattle, Wash., resident Bryan Rutberg were stunned when they read e-mails from his Facebook 
account accompanied by his photo. In the messages, Bryan appeared to claim he was in big trouble and that he needed their help.
At least one friend wired him money. However, Rutberg wasn't really in trouble and was in no need of assistance -- his Web page had been hijacked by cybercriminals.
This is just one of the cyberscams that have hit Facebook, the world's leading social networking site.
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