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A rumour on social media claims that during “spider mating season”, male spiders will often mistake…
Russia turns to “readers comment” in influence campaign, researchers say
Russian “Internet trolls” have turned to the reader comments of several high-profile publications in the UK…
Watch out for fake Norton renewal emails. It’s a scam
Email users should watch out for a series of scam emails claiming they’ve been billed for…
Twitter to rollout Safety Mode featuring to curb abuse – In The News
Twitter is beginning to roll out a “safety mode” that aims to better protect their users…
Does video show Taliban hanging a man from helicopter? Fact Check
A video is circulating social media claiming it shows the Taliban hanging a person from a…
The origins of the notorious “shark on flooded highway” photo
During North America’s storm season, the social media trends have very much settled into a familiar…
Here is how cloned influencer competition scams work on Instagram
Whether it’s start-up companies begging for engagement, established brands looking to maintain a loyal audience, or…
Iran prison hack looked like it was from a Hollywood movie
Computer hacking in real life isn’t how it is usually portrayed in the movies. That’s largely…
Most popular link in 2021 Q1 on Facebook spread vaccine doubt – In The News
Facebook has revealed that its most popular post in the first quarter of 2021 was a…
5 common phone scams catching out victims in 2021
Scams that start with unsolicited phone calls are becoming increasingly common as many cyber-crooks are shying…