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Bad Rabbit ransomware spreads across InternetBad Rabbit ransomware spreads across Internet
  • Malware

Bad Rabbit ransomware spreads across Internet

Another major ransomware attack is spreading across the Internet infecting thousands of computers. Initially hitting both Russia and the Ukraine,…

7 years ago
Tech firms vow to remove extremist content within hoursTech firms vow to remove extremist content within hours
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Tech firms vow to remove extremist content within hours

Tech firms including Facebook, Twitter and Google have agreed to do more to ensure that extremist posts get taken down…

7 years ago
It’s not just you, Facebook has brokenIt’s not just you, Facebook has broken
  • Facebook

It’s not just you, Facebook has broken

Social networking giant Facebook has suffered a major glitch as users from around the world rush to report that they…

7 years ago
Fake Adblock Plus extension installed by 37,000 usersFake Adblock Plus extension installed by 37,000 users
  • In The News

Fake Adblock Plus extension installed by 37,000 users

A fake Chrome extension for AdBlock Plus stayed online at the Chrome Web Store fooling over 37,000 visitors into downloading…

7 years ago
Creepy “smart” camera begins to spy on its ownerCreepy “smart” camera begins to spy on its owner
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Creepy “smart” camera begins to spy on its owner

A woman from the Netherlands received quite a scare recently when her smart camera started to talk to her. Rilana…

7 years ago
Google promote fake thread incorrectly identifying Las Vegas shooterGoogle promote fake thread incorrectly identifying Las Vegas shooter
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Google promote fake thread incorrectly identifying Las Vegas shooter

A 4Chan message thread that had incorrectly identified the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay shooter was promoted by Google's "Top Stories"…

8 years ago
Online “natural wellness blogger” fined $410,000 for fraudOnline “natural wellness blogger” fined $410,000 for fraud
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Online “natural wellness blogger” fined $410,000 for fraud

An online fraudster claiming to be a social media “wellness blogger” has this week been fined $410,000AUD for misleading readers.…

8 years ago
Mark Zuckerberg regrets dismissive comment on influence of fake newsMark Zuckerberg regrets dismissive comment on influence of fake news
  • Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg regrets dismissive comment on influence of fake news

In a post this week on Facebook, the social networking site's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he regretted dismissing the idea…

8 years ago
Alabama county pays cyber criminals to get their data backAlabama county pays cyber criminals to get their data back
  • Stay Safe Online

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 that your backup servers…

8 years ago
Is the Internet’s most famous hoaxer Paul Horner dead?Is the Internet’s most famous hoaxer Paul Horner dead?
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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 died, the natural response…

8 years ago