• Internet Hoaxes

Your guide to spotting fake news after mass shootings

8 years ago

In the immediate aftermath of mass shootings, the frequency of faked news and misinformation increases significantly. The misinformation is often…

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Sam Hyde – again – incorrectly identified as Santa Fe High School Shooting

8 years ago

Despite rumours to the contrary, a man named Sam Hyde has NOT been identified as the Santa Fe High School…

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“Trump suffering from stroke” hoax warning spreads online

8 years ago

A viral warning that is spreading across Facebook and WhatsApp claims that a picture is spreading titled “Trump suffering from…

  • Stay Safe Online

Watch out for PayPal “Your Activity Report Is Ready” email scam

8 years ago

Email users should be aware of a surge of scam PayPal emails claiming to show your "activity report". The convincing…

  • Facebook

Yet another Facebook app found to expose millions of users’ personal info

8 years ago

Another Facebook app could have potentially exposed the personal information of up to 3 million Facebook users, allowing it to…

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Did a girl get pregnant after male ejaculated into swimming pool? Fact Check

8 years ago

Long running urban legends tell the story of a teenage girl (or more than one, depending on what version you…

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Did feminist refuse to change baby’s diaper because of no consent? Fact Check

8 years ago

An article is spreading across social media that claims a feminist had failed to change her daughter’s diaper for weeks…

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What is the “black dot of death” bug on iPhones?

8 years ago

The Internet is awash with warnings about the so-called "black dot of death" which comes in the form of a…

  • In The News

WhatsApp “text bomb” is freezing phones, not destroying them

8 years ago

Pranksters are exploiting a bug within the WhatsApp messaging app that allows them to freeze the phones belonging to others…

  • Facebook

Can Facebook apps “hack” your account?

8 years ago

One question we are often asked is can Facebook apps can "hack" your Facebook account? So here we explain what…