Journalists have often asked me if I think modern technology such as email, social media, and the Internet has made it easier to perpetrate hoaxes than it was in earlier times.
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We regularly get questions from readers about scams, hoaxes and computer security issues. These questions are submitted via email, social media, and site surveys. Often, many readers ask the same questions. Here, we provide brief answers to these oft-asked questions.
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Why Does Unrelated Text Appear in Some Spam Emails?
by Brett M. Christensen October 25, 2017Question from Reader: I sometimes get spam emails that have phrases or paragraphs about topics that do not seem to have any connection to what the spammer is trying to sell.
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Is There a Facebook Lottery?
by Brett M. Christensen October 25, 2017There is no such thing as a Facebook Lottery. Messages that claim that you have won a Facebook Lottery are advance fee scams designed to trick you into sending your money and personal information to Internet criminals.
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Question from reader: I’ve read that malware can ‘join my computer to a botnet’. But what exactly is a botnet?
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What is the Difference Between Malware and Viruses?
by Brett M. Christensen July 25, 2017We discuss the differences between malware and viruses.
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Why do Facebook Scammers Want Likes?
by Brett M. Christensen July 13, 2017Question from Reader: I know there are a lot of fake Pages on Facebook that are just designed to get people to…
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What is the Difference Between Phishing and Malware Scams?
by Brett M. Christensen May 17, 2017Question from reader: I know that many people get scammed by phishing and malware. But what are the differences between these two…
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Question From Reader: I keep coming across the term ‘URL’ when reading articles online.
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I am often asked if email-based petitions have any value. Well, in my opinion, they are completely worthless. Here’s why.