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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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Lovgate Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 28, 2003 Information about the 'Lovgate' worm.
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Michael Jackson Suicide Attempt Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 24, 2013 Information about the Michael Jackson Suicide Attempt computer virus.
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James Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 26, 2003 Information about the 'James' virus.
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JDBGMGR.EXE Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 22, 2002 Information about the JDBGMGR.EXE virus hoax.
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It Takes Guts to Say Jesus Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 5, 2002 Information about the 'It Takes Guts to Say Jesus' virus.
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Kama Sutra Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 1, 2006 Information about the 'Kama Sutra' computer worm.
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Klez-H Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 22, 2002 Information about the 'Klez-H' virus.
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Klez Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 18, 2002 Information about the 'Klez' virus.
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'Koobface' Virus Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 13, 2008 Warnings about a 'Koobface virus' spreading via Facebook are several years out of date,
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Life Is Beautiful Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 4, 2002 Information about the 'Life is Beautiful' PowerPoint computer virus.
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Lirva Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 12, 2003 Information about the 'Lirva' worm.
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Facebook: 'New Gifts for You' Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 25, 2010 Is a 'New Gifts for You' virus being spread via Facebook posts?
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Osama bin Laden Video Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 1, 2004 Information about the 'Osama Captured/Hanged' computer virus warnings.
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Obama Sex Video Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 14, 2008 Information about the 'Obama Sex Video' virus lure.
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Obama Acceptance Speech Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 6, 2008 Information about the 'Amazing Speech by Obama' computer virus warnings.
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Novarg Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 27, 2004 Information about the 'Novarg' worm.
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New Graphic Site Virus

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 12, 2006 Information about the 'New Graphic Site' computer virus warning.
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