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The 100-Year-Old Hoax

Posted on January 9, 2016 by cynmackley

We check out a hoax that's been making the rounds for nearly a hundred years. Have you ever fallen for it?

Posted in Quick Tips, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged hoaxes, Internet hoaxes, Neiman-Marcus cookie recipe, quick tips3 Comments

Facebook Coupon Scam: Don’t Fall For It

Posted on December 23, 2015 by cynmackley

Beware this Facebook coupon scam. How to spot a fake website.

Posted in Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, Internet hoaxes, Kroger, scams, security, social media scamsLeave a comment

Are You Spreading Lies Online?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by cynmackley

Are scams causing you to spread lies on the Internet? A look at lies that are making the rounds and how you can spot them.

Posted in Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, facebook hoaxes, Internet hoaxes9 Comments

Facebook Messenger App Permissions: Should I Worry?

Posted on August 17, 2014 by cynmackley

There's been a lot of fuss over the app permissions for Facebook Messenger, should you be concerned. We look at the facts behind the fears.

Posted in Android, iOS, Security Help, Smartphones, Social MediaTagged app permissions, facebook, Facebook Messenger, Internet hoaxes, Phone Security, social networkLeave a comment

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