Craig Haley

Craig Haley

Viral warning about “Seismic Waves CARD” virus spreads online – Fact CheckViral warning about “Seismic Waves CARD” virus spreads online – Fact Check
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Viral warning about “Seismic Waves CARD” virus spreads online – Fact Check

A viral online message spreading across social media - in particular WhatsApp - warns readers not to open photos of…

2 years ago
Did The Simpsons predict Twitter rebrand? Fact CheckDid The Simpsons predict Twitter rebrand? Fact Check
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Did The Simpsons predict Twitter rebrand? Fact Check

Online rumours claim that TV cartoon series The Simpsons predicted the Twitter rebrand to X in an episode that featured…

2 years ago
Get-rich-quick scams now employing Deepfake videosGet-rich-quick scams now employing Deepfake videos
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Get-rich-quick scams now employing Deepfake videos

Get-rich-quick scammers are using "deepfake" AI technology to create fake celebrity endorsements, in order to make their scams appear more…

2 years ago
Professional “geoguessrs” demonstrate dangers of posting photos onlineProfessional “geoguessrs” demonstrate dangers of posting photos online
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Professional “geoguessrs” demonstrate dangers of posting photos online

Imagine posting a photo online of yourself standing next to an empty road, with only trees in the background below…

2 years ago
Is Meta’s Threads a data-guzzling social media app?Is Meta’s Threads a data-guzzling social media app?
  • Facebook
  • In The News
  • Privacy
  • Twitter

Is Meta’s Threads a data-guzzling social media app?

This week sees the launch of Meta's potential Twitter alternative, Threads, and some have been blasting the new platform for…

2 years ago
Beware Qumas AI get-rich-quick scam adverts on FacebookBeware Qumas AI get-rich-quick scam adverts on Facebook
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Beware Qumas AI get-rich-quick scam adverts on Facebook

The latest batch of get-rich-quick scams plaguing the Internet are going under the name Qumas AI, and they're largely the…

2 years ago
Facebook hit by Awkward Friend Request glitch – In The NewsFacebook hit by Awkward Friend Request glitch – In The News
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Facebook hit by Awkward Friend Request glitch – In The News

Facebook 'stalkers' beware! There is currently a Facebook glitch that could potentially lead to some very awkward situations indeed. We…

2 years ago
Twitter removes blue checkmarks for notable accounts – In The NewsTwitter removes blue checkmarks for notable accounts – In The News
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Twitter removes blue checkmarks for notable accounts – In The News

Welcome to the Thunderdome. And by that, we mean post-legacy-checkmark Twitter. The day has arrived where one of Elon Musk's…

2 years ago
How crooks hacked Linus Tech Tips – without their passwordHow crooks hacked Linus Tech Tips – without their password
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How crooks hacked Linus Tech Tips – without their password

In the wake of some high profile hacks on YouTube, we discuss how crooks are using an attack called "session…

2 years ago
Linus Tech Tips YouTube hacked by cryptocurrency scammers – InTheNewsLinus Tech Tips YouTube hacked by cryptocurrency scammers – InTheNews
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Linus Tech Tips YouTube hacked by cryptocurrency scammers – InTheNews

One of YouTube's most popular 'tech advice' channels has been compromised by cyber crooks and is posting links to crypto-currency…

2 years ago