• Fact Check

Drinking water and keeping throat moist protects against coronavirus? Fact Check

5 years ago

Various warnings circulating social media claim that keeping your throat moist and drinking water regularly will help prevent you from…

  • Fact Check

“Human Coronavirus” on back of disinfectant bottles proof cover-up? Fact Check

5 years ago

Videos spreading on social media show various people looking at the small print of anti-bacterial or disinfectant products and highlighting…

  • Election2020

Did Sanders propose 52% tax on people earning $29,000? Fact Check

5 years ago

Viral claims circulating online assert that Bernie Sanders proposes to tax people making $29,000 or over at a 52% rate…

  • In The News

The history of one of computing most enduring commands – cut & paste

5 years ago

After the passing of computer scientist Larry Tesler, we take a look at one of his most famous and most…

  • Internet Hoaxes

Can Snapchat users opt out of having photos shared with authorities

5 years ago

A claim spreading on social media claims that Snapchat is now legally authorized to provide evidence to authorities if requested,…

  • FAQ

5 popular myths about hacking and hackers

5 years ago

If movies are to be believed, computer hackers are socially awkward teenagers living in darkened basements, their skin lit up…

  • Fact Check

Did insulting article about Caroline Flack appear in teen magazine? Fact Check

5 years ago

A page from what appears to be a magazine aimed at young teenagers featuring late TV presenter Caroline Flack is…

  • Fact Check

Do Trojan make renewed, pre-owned condoms? Fact Check

5 years ago

An image spreading online appears to show a pack of Trojan condoms that are advertised as "pre-owned". FALSE The packaging…

  • Stay Safe Online

Why clicking on Unsubscribe in a spam email is usually a bad idea

5 years ago

We all hate spam email, yet nearly everyone gets it from time to time. Yet despite our shared resentment, we…

  • Internet Hoaxes

Does this image show a tiny baby platypus? Fact Check

5 years ago

An image claims to show a tiny baby platypus held in someone hand. MISCAPTIONED An example is below. why the…