US State Dept. offering $10 million reward for tips on cyber-criminalsUS State Dept. offering $10 million reward for tips on cyber-criminals
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US State Dept. offering $10 million reward for tips on cyber-criminals

4 years ago

The US Department of State is offering up to a $10 million (USD) reward for anyone who can offer information…

Did car in high floodwater feature offensive Greta sticker? Fact CheckDid car in high floodwater feature offensive Greta sticker? Fact Check
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Did car in high floodwater feature offensive Greta sticker? Fact Check

4 years ago

An image of a car stuck in high floodwaters featuring a rear window sticker or decal reading "Fuck You Greta"…

Did media use same photo of man to report two COVID-19 deaths? Fact CheckDid media use same photo of man to report two COVID-19 deaths? Fact Check
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Did media use same photo of man to report two COVID-19 deaths? Fact Check

4 years ago

A meme on social media claims to show two different news stories reporting about two different COVID-19 related deaths, yet…

5 scams that start with a simple Facebook friend request5 scams that start with a simple Facebook friend request
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5 scams that start with a simple Facebook friend request

4 years ago

Not talking to strangers is one of the earliest pieces of safety advice we get as children. And not adding…

How secure will the new “conservative” Freedom Phone actually be?How secure will the new “conservative” Freedom Phone actually be?
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How secure will the new “conservative” Freedom Phone actually be?

4 years ago

We've been getting questions about the imminent new launch of a product called the "Freedom Phone". So we took a…

Facebook friend request from existing friend? Here’s what to doFacebook friend request from existing friend? Here’s what to do
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Facebook friend request from existing friend? Here’s what to do

4 years ago

If you have recently received a Facebook friend request from someone you're already friends with, we explain what to do.…

Was Italy disqualified from Euro 2020 for fielding ineligible player? Fact CheckWas Italy disqualified from Euro 2020 for fielding ineligible player? Fact Check
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Was Italy disqualified from Euro 2020 for fielding ineligible player? Fact Check

4 years ago

A viral post on social media claims that Italy was disqualified from the Euro 2020 championships for fielding an ineligible…

REvil ransomware group disappears from the Internet – In The NewsREvil ransomware group disappears from the Internet – In The News
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REvil ransomware group disappears from the Internet – In The News

4 years ago

One of the largest ransomware groups have disappeared from the Internet, with their website, blog and "helpdesk" all vanishing, leading…

BBC Journalist records conversation with phishing scammerBBC Journalist records conversation with phishing scammer
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BBC Journalist records conversation with phishing scammer

4 years ago

In 2021, cyber crooks managed to scam a BBC journalist with a "failed delivery" text phishing scam which we've warned…

Beware of “You have new voicemail” scam SMS textsBeware of “You have new voicemail” scam SMS texts
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Beware of “You have new voicemail” scam SMS texts

4 years ago

Scammers are attempting to lure victims to phishing websites by sending text messages falsely claiming they have a new voicemail…