Three weeks after reports that Cameroon had blocked the internet in English-speaking parts of the country, residents say services have yet to be restored. So what is going on? Cameroonians…
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Social media used to harvest fake charity donations
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau’s (NFIB) Proactive Intelligence Team have indentified an emerging fraud where social media platforms are being used to attract members of the public to donate money…
Social Media: a hunting ground for cybercriminals
Do you ever hesitate to click on a post shared by a friend on Facebook? Not because it’s a boring picture of their dinner, but because you’re suspicious it might…
Oculus chief latest social media hack victim
The chief executive of Facebook-owned virtual reality company Oculus, Brendan Iribe, has become the latest in a string of company bosses to have their social media accounts hacked. The Oculus…
Be careful where you click: Why fake social media sites are a bigger risk than phoney banks
It’s easier for cybercriminals to steal your details by building a fake Facebook page than by pretending to be your bank. By Danny Palmer While it’s financial institutions which potentially…
Twitter warns of government 'hacking'
Twitter has sent warnings to a number of users that their accounts may have been hacked by “state-sponsored actors”. It is the first time that the social media company has…