US State Dept. offering $10 million reward for tips on cyber-criminals
The US Department of State is offering up to a $10 million (USD) reward for anyone…
Did car in high floodwater feature offensive Greta sticker? Fact Check
An image of a car stuck in high floodwaters featuring a rear window sticker or decal…
Did media use same photo of man to report two COVID-19 deaths? Fact Check
A meme on social media claims to show two different news stories reporting about two different…
5 scams that start with a simple Facebook friend request
Not talking to strangers is one of the earliest pieces of safety advice we get as…
How secure will the new “conservative” Freedom Phone actually be?
We’ve been getting questions about the imminent new launch of a product called the “Freedom Phone”….
Facebook friend request from existing friend? Here’s what to do
If you have recently received a Facebook friend request from someone you’re already friends with, we…
Was Italy disqualified from Euro 2020 for fielding ineligible player? Fact Check
A viral post on social media claims that Italy was disqualified from the Euro 2020 championships…
REvil ransomware group disappears from the Internet – In The News
One of the largest ransomware groups have disappeared from the Internet, with their website, blog and…
BBC Journalist records conversation with phishing scammer
In 2021, cyber crooks managed to scam a BBC journalist with a “failed delivery” text phishing…
Beware of “You have new voicemail” scam SMS texts
Scammers are attempting to lure victims to phishing websites by sending text messages falsely claiming they…