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  • Malware

8 popular myths about malware

Malware is as popular as ever, and so are the myths that surround them. We discuss 8 popular myths that…

4 years ago
  • Malware

Email scams are exploiting coronavirus to install malware

A number of scam emails are being circulated that purport to offer advice or important information on avoiding the coronavirus…

4 years ago
  • Facebook

Scam links spread on Messenger offering 5 cartons of Marlboro cigarettes

Links sent primarily through Facebook Messenger claim the recipient can win 5 free cartons of Marlboro cigarettes. FALSE The links,…

4 years ago
  • Facebook

Facebook scam tricks page admins into losing control of their page

If you've just received a message offering you thousands of dollars a week just for posting some ads from your…

4 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Windows 7 “Extended Support” ends January 14th 2020

Windows 7 has just about reached its end of support life cycle, meaning Microsoft no longer provides any support for…

4 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

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…

4 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

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…

4 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

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…

4 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

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