Hoax stories
Facebook offers half-ass attempt at reducing hoaxes on News Feeds
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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facebook
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social networking
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spam
Facebook aims to reduce distribution of hoax stories in News Feed, adding annotations to posts receiving multiple hoax reports, according to a recent blog post.
Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Empty promises of Rihanna sex tape hit Facebook users for six, but 'stalker' views account for biggest scams on social networking site.
IRD email is a scam
Tue, 31st Aug 2010
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email
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ird
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hoax
The IRD has warned that an email currently being circulated, which promises a $609.30 refund to the recipient, is a hoax.
How to Spot a Scam
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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uc
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phishing
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physical security
From classic ploys to modern phishing emails, scams have evolved, preying on unwary victims. Learn how to spot, avoid, and protect yourself.