Security News

‘Privacy policy change’ hoax infects Instagram; it confirms it’s crud
2019-08-23 11:38

Multiple celebs fell for this one. Don't believe them - it's as much as a hoax as it's always been.

HOAX ALERT! Facebook ‘deadline’ on making your content public is fake
2019-08-21 13:28

There's no privacy Armageddon coming “TOMORROW!” If there was, you couldn't copy and paste your way out of it!

Hoax! Nope, hackers aren’t posting invisible sexual videos on your wall
2019-04-05 11:47

A Facebook hoax from 2011 is doing the rounds again. Don't fall for it, do something useful instead.

“Twitter 2007 multicolor” hoax – debunk it, don’t spread it!
2019-03-28 15:58

Hoaxers are saying you can unlock colorful new "features" in Twitter, but you'll probably lock yourself out instead.

Bluetooth “gas station” warning on Facebook – truth or hoax? [VIDEO]
2019-02-22 01:19

Can your phone reliably detect card skimmers using Bluetooth alone? Find out in the latest Naked Security Live video...

Hacker Uses Nest Camera to Broadcast Hoax Nuke Alert
2019-01-23 03:07

Nest urged owners of its security cameras Tuesday to use enhanced authentication to thwart hackers, after one terrified a family with a hoax nuclear missile attack. read more

How to spot a social media hoax
2019-01-08 12:08

Stop shaking your head about "WhatsApp Gold" flimflam and start spreading these REAL nuggets of hoax-clobbering advice!

Warn your friends they can’t bypass Facebook with this hoax
2019-01-03 11:00

No, none of us can "bypass" Facebook's newsfeed algorithms by copy-pasting our way past them.

Authorities: Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats Made Across US
2018-12-14 13:09

A wave of bomb threats emailed Thursday to hundreds of schools, businesses and government buildings across the U.S. triggered searches, evacuations and fear — but there were no signs of...

US bitcoin bomb threat ransom scam looks like a hoax say FBI, cops
2018-12-14 00:50

Extortion scheme gets national attention but not much in the way of funds Police departments around the US say they've been apprised of emailed bomb threats seeking payment in cryptocurrency or...