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Computers are not only now an integral part of our daily lives, they've also become the primary means by which urban legends and other pieces of misinformation are now spread — everything from "stupid computer user" stories to virus warning hoaxes (and the occasional real warning).
In sum, security-conscious users need not worry about a "new hack on Facebook" that might hurt, offend, or insult friends.

Does a Facebook Hack 'Hurt and Offend' Friends?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 10, 2012 A warning about an "insulting" Facebook hack began with: "Apparently someone has found another w ...
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Vin Diesel Death Hoax

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 29, 2014 Actor Vin Diesel is not dead; but he was the victim of yet another celebrity death hoax.
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Is Facebook Implementing User Fees?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec 31, 2009 "Facebook is a free site and will never require that you pay to continue using the site."
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‘Got Another Friend Request from You’ Facebook Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 7, 2018 A warning about a Facebook user's supposedly having received a second friend request from you is ...
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‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 15, 2018 Pictures of President Trump's suffering a stroke and a supposed virus attached to them are both ...
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Does the Honey Browser Extension Work?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
May 4, 2018 Is the browser extension Honey (which automatically applies coupons and finds deals) real or a scam?
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WhatsApp 'Martinelli' Phone Virus Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 17, 2018 One of several similar WhatsApp malware hoaxes warns that a "Martinelli" video could "hack" your ...
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Can Facebook Users Receive $17,500 Each Over a 'Data Breach'?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Apr 6, 2018 Facebook users everywhere are not entitled to collect cash in compensation over the Cambridge An ...
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Are Hackers Stealing Private Information via 'What Would You Look Like Bald' Facebook Apps?

Written by:
David Emery
Feb 28, 2018 Viral warnings about "extreme hackers" stealing information via popular entertainment apps on Fa ...
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Is 'Bluetooth' Technology Named After a Viking King?

Written by:
Brooke Binkowski
Jan 19, 2018 The name of the wireless technology standard apparently originated during a Toronto pub crawl on ...
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'Donald Trump Arrested' Virus Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 1, 2016 A warning about a computer virus being spread via social media with pictures of Donald Trump bei ...
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Facebook: Marine Corps Emblem Violates Community Standards?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 23, 2016 Rumor: A Facebook page was suspended because the Marine Corps emblem violates the network's comm ...
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Mark Zuckerberg Donated $992.2 Million to Planned Parenthood?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 23, 2016 Rumor: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg donated $992.2 million to Planned Parenthood.
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Mark Zuckerberg Promises $1,000 to Facebook Users If They Don't Share Hoaxes

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 19, 2016 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's offering money to Facebook users who don't share social media hoa ...
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Miley Cyrus Death Hoax

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 4, 2016 Reports that singer Miley Cyrus’ lifeless body was found by her entourage in a bathtub after she ...
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#SaveTwitter? Social Media Network Not Shutting Down in 2017

Written by:
Dan Evon
Aug 11, 2016 A spurious rumor holds that the Twitter social media platform will be shutting down in 2017 due ...
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Man Deletes Entire Company with One Line of Code

Written by:
Brooke Binkowski
Apr 17, 2016 The original story, says its creator, was a viral marketing scheme to promote his server managem ...
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Facebook's Hidden Other Inbox

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Apr 7, 2016 Yes, it's true: Facebook's "other" inbox isn't the only place your filtered messages are hiding.
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'Be Like Bill' Spreads Malware?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jan 28, 2016 The "Be Like Bill" Facebook trend has annoyed some social media users, but there are no credible ...
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Scam: Facebook Dislike Button Activation

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Sep 21, 2015
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