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Russian "Internet trolls" have turned to the reader comments of several high-profile publications in the UK and US as part…

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Email users should watch out for a series of scam emails claiming they've been billed for a renewal order of…

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Twitter is beginning to roll out a "safety mode" that aims to better protect their users against online harassment and…

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During North America's storm season, the social media trends have very much settled into a familiar trope. There are the…

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Whether it's start-up companies begging for engagement, established brands looking to maintain a loyal audience, or even influencers giving away…

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Computer hacking in real life isn't how it is usually portrayed in the movies. That's largely because in real life,…

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Facebook has revealed that its most popular post in the first quarter of 2021 was a link to a media…

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Scams that start with unsolicited phone calls are becoming increasingly common as many cyber-crooks are shying away from traditional phishing…