A labor dispute between Reddit and its forum moderators immediately spilled onto another tech platform, affecting Google users enough that the popular search engine acknowledged it at an “all-hands” meeting. According to CNBC, Google’
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Truth or Fiction?→ Meta’s Zuckerberg Claims ‘Establishment’ Pushed for Censorship on COVID-19 Disinformation
Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg claimed that a nebulous “establishment” mistakenly pushed for his platform to censor information regarding COVID-19 because they thought it was disinformation. While discussing issues concerning moderation wit
Truth or Fiction?→ FBI’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Prevent Russian Malware-Truth!
FBI’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Prevent Russian Malware-Truth! Summary of eRumor: After taking control of a domain used in a massive Russian cyberattack, the FBI urged internet users to reboot their routers. The Truth: The U.S. Depart
Snopes→ Are Hackers Stealing Private Information via ‘What Would You Look Like Bald’ Facebook Apps?
Viral warnings about "extreme hackers" stealing information via popular entertainment apps on Facebook are false and misleading.
Snopes→ Is ‘Bluetooth’ Technology Named After a Viking King?
The name of the wireless technology standard apparently originated during a Toronto pub crawl one dark and stormy night.
Truth or Fiction?→ Letter from Mark, the Director of Facebook: Facebook to Begin Charging- Fiction!
Letter from Mark, the Director of Facebook: Facebook to Begin Charging- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A letter from Mark, the director of Facebook, informs the social media platform’s users that Facebook will begin charging. The Truth: The so-calle
Truth or Fiction?→ An Interesting Talk by the Head of Daimler Benz -Inaccurate Attribution!
An Interesting Talk by the Head of Daimler Benz-Inaccurate Attribution! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled “An Interesting Talk by the Head of Daimler Benz” has made the rounds in forwarded emails and discussion forums. The Truth: The &
Snopes→ Facebook Launches ‘No Swearing’ Campaign?
Reports that Facebook has instituted a 'no swearing' campaign and threatened to lock the accounts of violators are a hoax.
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Warnings About the Bad Rabbit Malware Virus-Mostly Truth!
Facebook Warnings About the Bad Rabbit Ransomeware Virus-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: In October 2017, warnings surfaced about a ransomware virus known as “Bad Rabbit” that lures its victims in by posing as an Adobe Flash update instal
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Warnings About the Bad Rabbit Ransomware Virus-Mostly Truth!
Facebook Warnings About the Bad Rabbit Ransomware Virus-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: In October 2017, warnings surfaced about a ransomware virus known as “Bad Rabbit” that lures its victims in by posing as an Adobe Flash update install
Truth or Fiction?→ Searching “Following Me” on Facebook Reveals Secret Followers, Staklers-Fiction!
Searching “Following Me” on Facebook Reveals Secret Followers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: By going to the “blocking” tab on Facebook and searching for the phrase “following me” a list of unwanted and/or secret follow
Snopes→ Flashlight Apps Harbor Data-Stealing Malware?
Flashlight apps could harbor furtive code to steal your personal data and send it to foreign cybercriminals, but so could any phone app.
Truth or Fiction?→ Don’t Accept Anything from Facebook Hacker Fabrizio Brambilla-Fiction!
Don’t Accept Anything from Facebook Hacker Fabrizio Brambilla-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook users have been warned not to accept anything from hacker Fabrizio Brambilla on Messenger because he will be able to hack all of their friends̵
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schimdit-Fiction!
Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media users have been warned not to accept a friend request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt because “his name will become your na
Truth or Fiction?→ Don’t Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction!
Don’t Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Posts warning Facebook users not to accept a friend request from Jayden K. Smith because he’s a hacker who will immediately gain access to all y
Snopes→ Social Media Hacker Warning
Accepting a Facebook friend request from a stranger will not provide hackers with access to your computer and online accounts.
Snopes→ Miley Cyrus Death Hoax
Reports that singer Miley Cyrus’ lifeless body was found by her entourage in a bathtub after she drowned from a prescription drug overdose are fake news.
Snopes→ Is North Carolina Man Greg Comer Battling Cancer?
A prayer chain for Comer was reposted in April 2017, more than six years after his death.
Truth or Fiction?→ April 7th iPhones Will Be At Mercy of Turkish Crime Family-Undetermined!
April 7th iPhones Will Be At Mercy of Turkish Crime Family-Undetermined! Summary of eRumor: A syndicate of hackers called “Turkish Crime Family” has threatened to remotely wipe the data from hundreds of millions of iPhones on April 7th un
Snopes→ All Facebook Posts to Be Made Public?
Facebook is not making all your posts public or claiming copyright to them, so posting an ineffective legal notice on your Facebook page is pointless.