Craig Haley

  • Fact Check

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

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

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

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

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

5 years ago
  • Election2020

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

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

5 years ago
  • In The News

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

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

5 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Can Snapchat users opt out of having photos shared with authorities

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

5 years ago
  • FAQ

5 popular myths about hacking and hackers

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

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

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

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

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

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

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

5 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

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

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

5 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Does this image show a tiny baby platypus? Fact Check

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

5 years ago