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Tag Archives: Hoax
Facebook death hoax: Captain Kirk says, “I’ve not boldly gone yet!”
Has Captain James Tiberius Kirk of the USS Enterprise, also known as actor William Shatner, really been beamed up for the last time? (No.)
15M users breached? Nah, just an “isolated incident.” 60 Second Security
Watch this week’s 60 Second Security video and catch up on the latest intriguing security stories…
No, you will NOT be charged £5.99 to keep your Facebook posts private!
Another day, another “post this message” hoax!
Jennifer Aniston’s wedding dress photos are fake
A photo of the dress has fans swooning, but the label on that designer gown should be changed to read “House of Hoax.”
Don’t bother signing up for the giant water slide Facebook events
The photo for the huge water slide was stolen from a US company and used on 50 event pages for UK towns and cities, none of which report knowing anything about it.
Facebook update aims to reduce News Feed hoaxes
Facebook has announced a new update designed to remove bogus news stories and outright hoaxes from its users’ News Feeds.
“Dear Facebook, I DEMAND that you ignore my demands” – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Our weekly security news video, for your viewing pleasure. Fun with a serious side, in just one minute…watch now!
Facebook privacy policy change hoax: DON’T SPREAD THE FEAR!
Another year, the same old “Facebook privacy policy” hoax. DON’T DO IT, FOLKS!
Has the PlayStation Network really been hacked? Should you change your password?
A smallish list of usernames and passwords allegedly stolen from the PlayStation Network (PSN), Windows Live and 2K Gaming Studio has been leaked by a trio of crackers. Real or hoax?