Alabama county pays cyber criminals to get their data back
That moment when your entire network gets hit by a nasty ramsomware attack and you realise…
Did FBI seize over 3000 penises from morgue employee’s home? Fact check
A fake story spreading online claims the FBI seized over 3,000 penises during a raid at…
Is the Internet’s most famous hoaxer Paul Horner dead?
When we hear news beginning to break that the Internet’s most prolific hoaxer (by far) has…
The scam Virgin Media email without a scam
Hitting our inboxes this morning was the below email claiming to be from Virgin Media notifying…
Were 3 NFL teams suspended for staying in locker room during anthem? Fact check
Rumours are spreading online that claim the NFL has suspended three teams that stayed in their…
Hocus Pocus the Witch is Back fake poster spreading online
A fake movie poster advertising Hocus Pocus 2 the Witch is Back is spreading online. Apparently…
Variations of the Facebook “following me” hoax
In September 2017, a viral hoax began to circulate rapidly that claimed a Facebook user could…
Message warns of “entered wrong phone number by mistake” trick
A message is spreading on social media that claims criminals can trick victims into handing over…
Can you really balance an egg during the equinox?
Each year as either the vernal or autumnal equinox approaches, we hear about the claim that…
The Facebook “follow” feature explained simply
We discuss the Facebook “follow” feature, what it is, how it works and dispel some myths…