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How crooks hacked Linus Tech Tips – without their passwordHow crooks hacked Linus Tech Tips – without their password
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How crooks hacked Linus Tech Tips – without their password

In the wake of some high profile hacks on YouTube, we discuss how crooks are using an attack called "session…

2 years ago
Crooks posting Scam “injured pet” posts in Facebook groupsCrooks posting Scam “injured pet” posts in Facebook groups
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Crooks posting Scam “injured pet” posts in Facebook groups

Crooks and spammers on Facebook are exploiting animal lovers with fake injured pet posts to help spread their scams across…

2 years ago
How to enable 2FA on Twitter with an Authenticator AppHow to enable 2FA on Twitter with an Authenticator App
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How to enable 2FA on Twitter with an Authenticator App

We explain how to use an authentication app to enable two-factor-authentication (2FA) for your Twitter account. Given the recent news…

2 years ago
What does Incognito Mode Actually Do (and Not do)?What does Incognito Mode Actually Do (and Not do)?
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What does Incognito Mode Actually Do (and Not do)?

These days most web browsers, either on desktop or mobile, come with an "incognito" or "private" browser mode. But what…

2 years ago
Five Online Privacy Tips for Safer Internet dayFive Online Privacy Tips for Safer Internet day
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Five Online Privacy Tips for Safer Internet day

It's Safer Internet Day once again, so we've compiled 5 tips aimed to help you stay safe online. Use Two-Factor…

2 years ago
How Do “Follow-Up” Scams Work? ExplainedHow Do “Follow-Up” Scams Work? Explained
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How Do “Follow-Up” Scams Work? Explained

We discuss "follow up" scams - scams that can often be used to target victims who have already been scammed…

2 years ago
Beware Facebook posts offering “scratched” camper vans as prizesBeware Facebook posts offering “scratched” camper vans as prizes
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Beware Facebook posts offering “scratched” camper vans as prizes

Bogus Facebook giveaways and competitions are still thriving on the social media platforms as various posts offering to give away…

2 years ago
Beware Facebook “Colissimo” Marketplace ScamBeware Facebook “Colissimo” Marketplace Scam
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Beware Facebook “Colissimo” Marketplace Scam

We describe how scammers are targeting Facebook users selling on Marketplace by claiming they'll use courier services like Colissimo to…

2 years ago
Scammers & pranksters running riot after Twitter overhaul blue tick – In the NewsScammers & pranksters running riot after Twitter overhaul blue tick – In the News
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Scammers & pranksters running riot after Twitter overhaul blue tick – In the News

Scammers, spammers and pranksters have been running riot on Twitter amid the platform's overhaul of its blue tick verification system…

2 years ago
Phishing emails exploit rumours of Twitter’s plans to dismantle “blue tick” verification – Stay Safe OnlinePhishing emails exploit rumours of Twitter’s plans to dismantle “blue tick” verification – Stay Safe Online
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Phishing emails exploit rumours of Twitter’s plans to dismantle “blue tick” verification – Stay Safe Online

Amid rumours that "blue tick" Twitter accounts may have to start paying a monthly subscription fee or face losing their…

2 years ago