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Watch out for “Surprise Message” links spreading on Facebook

Another spate of suspicious links are being circulated across Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp towards the end of 2019 and beginning…

5 years ago
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5 scam emails you’ll probably get this Black Friday

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, both online and offline. That means the scammers will be…

5 years ago
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How to see if your passwords have leaked online, and what to do if they have

We discuss how to check if you've been the victim of a large scale data breach and what to do…

5 years ago
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Watch out for Thomas Cook refund scams by phone and email

Scammers are exploiting the unfortunate news surrounding the liquidation of the Thomas Cook travel company by pretending to offer refunds…

5 years ago
  • Facebook

Here’s how to enable Facebook two factor authentication and why it’s important

One of Facebook's most important and effective security features aimed at preventing unauthorised access to your account is their support…

5 years ago
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How crooks trick you into opening dangerous email attachments

Emails that contain malicious attachments are one of the most popular ways of spreading malware, including the particularly nasty ransomware.…

5 years ago
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4 tips to keep your Twitter account safe

We hear all the time when someone gets their Twitter account compromised. Usually it's when a Twitter account begins tweeting…

5 years ago
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4 clues an email is actually a phishing scam email

One of the most popular types of email scam is phishing. This is where scammers contact a victim through email…

5 years ago
  • Malware

GermanWiper – malware that erases your data but still asks for ransom

German users and businesses should be on the lookout for a type of ransomware dubbed "GermanWiper" which is being spammed…

5 years ago
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Here’s how to spot and avoid PayPal email phishing scams

PayPal is a great way to receive and send money online, and is one of the most popular methods of…

5 years ago