Facebook, like other platforms, has seen fake news, mass-buying of face masks, and misinformation about bleach being a cure for COVID-19.
Tag Archives: Spam
Google purges 600 Android apps for “disruptive” pop-up ads
These apps plunk ads in front of us when we’re trying to do something else, often leading to inadvertent ad clicks and much cursing.
Google’s Chrome 80 clamps down on cookies and notification spam
Version 80 of the Chrome browser is out with some new features designed to save your security and your sanity.
Don’t fall for the “Start your 2020 with a gift from us” scam…
There is no free Macbook. There IS no free Macbook. There is NO free Macbook.
Christmas malware uses “Support Greta Thunberg” as a lure
You’re invited to a climate demonstration… but to find the time and place, you need to open an attachment. Don’t do it!
Sextortionists return for Christmas – price goes down, threats go up
This follow-up sextortion demand, timed to align with Christmas, has a much more aggressive and menacing tone that last week’s version.
Don’t fall for this porn scam – even if your password’s in the subject!
This “I am well aware” email is just another sextortion scam where crooks try to blackmail you with a video they don’t actually have.
Google adds Verified SMS and anti-spam feature to Messages app
If webmail, WhatsApp and IM are killing SMS, someone might want to tell Google – as it continues to add new features to its Messages app.
AI wordsmith too dangerous to be released… has been released
The text-generating AI has only been released in neutered forms until now, for fear it would be used to mass-produce fake news and spam.
Facebook scam steals famous faces and BBC branding
An email scam from earlier this year has resurfaced on Facebook – don’t fall for it!