Computers

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).

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Mixture

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? A warning about an "insulting" Facebook hack began with: "Apparently someone has found another way...

False

Vin Diesel Death Hoax Actor Vin Diesel is not dead; but he was the victim of yet another celebrity...

False

‘Got Another Friend Request from You’ Facebook Warning A warning about a Facebook user's supposedly having received a second friend request from you...

False

‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Warning Pictures of President Trump's suffering a stroke and a supposed virus attached to them are...

False

Does the Honey Browser Extension Work? Is the browser extension Honey (which automatically applies coupons and finds deals) real or a...

True

WhatsApp ‘Martinelli’ Phone Virus Warning One of several similar WhatsApp malware hoaxes warns that a "Martinelli" video could "hack" your...

False

Is Facebook Implementing User Fees? "Facebook is a free site and will never require that you pay to continue using...

False

Can Facebook Users Receive $17,500 Each Over a ‘Data Breach’? Facebook users everywhere are not entitled to collect cash in compensation over the Cambridge Analytica...

Mostly False

Are Hackers Stealing Private Information via ‘What Would You Look Like Bald’ Facebook Apps? Viral warnings about "extreme hackers" stealing information via popular entertainment apps on Facebook are false...

False

A group of Vikings floating on the sea on Drakkar with mountains on the background.

Is ‘Bluetooth’ Technology Named After a Viking King? The name of the wireless technology standard apparently originated during a Toronto pub crawl one...

True

‘Donald Trump Arrested’ Virus Warning A warning about a computer virus being spread via social media with pictures of Donald...

False