‘Got Another Friend Request from You’ Facebook Warning
7 October 2018A warning about a Facebook user's supposedly having received a second friend request from you is mostly useless.
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‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Warning
15 July 2018Pictures of President Trump's suffering a stroke and a supposed virus attached to them are both non-existent entities.
Does the Honey Browser Extension Work?
Is the browser extension Honey (which automatically applies coupons and finds deals) real or a scam?
WhatsApp ‘Martinelli’ Phone Virus Warning
17 April 2018One of several similar WhatsApp malware hoaxes warns that a "Martinelli" video could "hack" your phone.
Can Facebook Users Receive $17,500 Each Over a ‘Data Breach’?
6 April 2018Facebook users everywhere are not entitled to collect cash in compensation over the Cambridge Analytica user data controversy.
Are Hackers Stealing Private Information via ‘What Would You Look Like Bald’ Facebook Apps?
28 February 2018Viral warnings about "extreme hackers" stealing information via popular entertainment apps on Facebook are false and misleading.
Is ‘Bluetooth’ Technology Named After a Viking King?
19 January 2018The name of the wireless technology standard apparently originated during a Toronto pub crawl one dark and stormy night.
Has Facebook Launched a ‘No Swearing’ Campaign?
4 March 2014Reports that Facebook has instituted a 'no swearing' campaign and threatened to lock the accounts of violators are a hoax.
Flashlight Apps Harbor Data-Stealing Malware?
2 October 2014Flashlight apps could harbor furtive code to steal your personal data and send it to foreign cybercriminals, but so could any phone app.
Social Media Hacker Warning
17 March 2009Accepting a Facebook friend request from a stranger will not provide hackers with access to your computer and online accounts.
Miley Cyrus Death Hoax
5 September 2016Reports that singer Miley Cyrus’ lifeless body was found by her entourage in a bathtub after she drowned from a prescription drug overdose are fake news.
‘Donald Trump Arrested’ Virus Warning
1 November 2016A warning about a computer virus being spread via social media with pictures of Donald Trump being arrested appears to be a hoax.
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If You Used FaceApp, Do Russians Now Own All of Your Photographs?
18 July 2019Users should always consider privacy and security before uploading personal data to an app.
Is U.S. Singer, Actress Dolly Parton Paralyzed in the Face?
18 July 2019Be careful not to judge a story by a tabloid cover.
Is This Rachel Chandler and President Bill Clinton on Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane?
18 July 2019The answer to "Who is Rachel Chandler?" is simpler than some think.
Is This the 2020 Summer Olympics Logo?
18 July 2019The Olympics bring together the greatest athletes (and graphic designers) in the world.
Did AOC Start ‘Chain Migration’ Proceedings Against Melania Trump?
17 July 2019U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's parents, both from Slovenia, became U.S. citizens in August 2018.