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‘Total Wipeout Tour’ events spring up on Facebook

A large number of Facebook events have popped up on the social networking site advertising a 'Total Wipeout Tour' across…

10 years ago
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Journalist invites hackers to do their worse with his digital life

The good news for most of us is that the world’s best hackers probably have no interest in making your…

10 years ago
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Yes, Jack in the Box are giving away 1 million burgers

Fast food restaurant Jack in the Box are indeed giving away 1 million burgers to those who complete the sign-up…

10 years ago
  • Facebook
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3 tales about how 3 users got their Facebook accounts ‘hacked’

Three stories detailing the events that led to our 3 Facebook users handing over control of their accounts to scammers,…

10 years ago
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25 Absolute Worst Passwords of 2015 Released

What are the most commonly used terrible passwords of 2015? Password management company SplashData revealed what passwords people were –…

10 years ago
  • Facebook
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Should you install “fun and entertaining” Facebook apps?

We discuss Facebook apps, and why you should be wary of giving certain apps permission to install on your account.…

10 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for 2016

When it comes to Internet nonsense, 2015 demonstrated that we’re still just as vulnerable to many types of online scams…

10 years ago
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Important first steps for a new computer or laptop

If you are expecting Santa to pop by and leave you a brand new computer this Christmas, we know you'll…

10 years ago
  • Malware
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5 Internet security jargon words explained simply

Internet security can be confusing, often down to the weird sounding terms and phrases that those in the industry use.…

10 years ago
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6 things you really shouldn’t share on social media

We’re not talking about endless photos of your dinner, a running commentary about your gym sessions or the oversharing of…

10 years ago