Watch out for Facebook “clearance promotion” spam hitting newsfeeds
Facebook users should be aware of another spate of “clearance promotion” spam hitting newsfeeds that attempt…
Does Icelandic government pay foreign men to marry local women? Fact Check
Rumours online claim that the Icelandic government is willing to pay immigrant males a hefty sum…
Does CCTV footage show shoplifters foiling armed robber? Fact Check
A video spreading virally claims to show CCTV footage of the moment two would-be shoplifters turned…
Second Florida city makes large payment to ransomware crooks
Another city in Florida has had to dig deep and pay ransomware crooks half a million…
What is the difference between phishing and spear-phishing?
We discuss the differences between phishing scams and spear-phishing scams. A phishing scam is an attempt…
Was a fish with a human face caught in Japan? Fact Check
A video appearing to show a fish with a human face is spreading via social media…
Zero-day vulnerability found in Firefox browser – Update now!
A serious zero-day vulnerability has been found in the popular Firefox browser and users are advised…
Our guide to protecting your intimate photos
In today’s digital era, where everything seems to be connected in some way or another to…
Parents of Sandy Hook win summary judgement against conspiracy theorist
The father of one of the children who died during the mass shooting at the Sandy…
Bella Thorne scuppers cyber blackmailers by releasing own topless photos
Online extortionists have been scuppered again this week, after actress Bella Thorne released a set of…