Your guide to spotting fake news after mass shootings
In the immediate aftermath of mass shootings, the frequency of faked news and misinformation increases significantly….
Sam Hyde – again – incorrectly identified as Santa Fe High School Shooting
Despite rumours to the contrary, a man named Sam Hyde has NOT been identified as the…
“Trump suffering from stroke” hoax warning spreads online
A viral warning that is spreading across Facebook and WhatsApp claims that a picture is spreading…
Watch out for PayPal “Your Activity Report Is Ready” email scam
Email users should be aware of a surge of scam PayPal emails claiming to show your…
Yet another Facebook app found to expose millions of users’ personal info
Another Facebook app could have potentially exposed the personal information of up to 3 million Facebook…
Did a girl get pregnant after male ejaculated into swimming pool? Fact Check
Long running urban legends tell the story of a teenage girl (or more than one, depending…
Did feminist refuse to change baby’s diaper because of no consent? Fact Check
An article is spreading across social media that claims a feminist had failed to change her…
What is the “black dot of death” bug on iPhones?
The Internet is awash with warnings about the so-called “black dot of death” which comes in…
WhatsApp “text bomb” is freezing phones, not destroying them
Pranksters are exploiting a bug within the WhatsApp messaging app that allows them to freeze the…
Can Facebook apps “hack” your account?
One question we are often asked is can Facebook apps can “hack” your Facebook account? So…