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How to protect yourself against a ransomware infection

Ransomware has quickly become one of the biggest online threats facing both businesses and home users, and this file encrypting…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

How to check if you were affected by Facebook’s security breach

Facebook is notifying users that were affected by a data breach that occurred in September 2018 when millions of accounts…

6 years ago
  • In The News

Kanye West reveals terrible iPhone PIN during Oval Office meeting

This week, rapper Kanye West, now apparently known simply as Ye we're told, had a well-publicised meeting with President Trump…

6 years ago
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Crooks use leaked passwords in the “you’ve watched adult content” extortion scam

Email scammers are using passwords obtained from large scale security breaches to scare victims into thinking they've been caught watching…

6 years ago
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Facebook post claims you can win $5 per Facebook friend – Fact Check

A Facebook post that was once falsely claiming to give money from a lottery win to those that shared a…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

Facebook cloning scams – everything you need to know

If you've ever received a friend request from someone you are already friends with on Facebook, it is possible that…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

5 scams on Facebook that can start with a simple friend request

This 2018 article has been updated with a newer article here. Facebook is littered with all different types of scams,…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

Your Ultimate Guide to Identifying Fake Facebook Competitions

While many legitimate companies turn to Facebook to run their competitions, scammers will also try and get in on the…

6 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Scam message promises free 65′ Samsung TV for entering code into Google

Messages are spreading via social media that claim you can win a 65’ Samsung Smart TV when opening a free…

6 years ago
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Beware of “Unsuccessful Submission” HMRC email scams

Email users in the UK should be aware of a surge of scams that claim to be from the HMRC…

6 years ago