WhatsApp reports a drop in misinformation messages on platform
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a surge in the number of fake emails and texts. These include scams, as well as misinformation about […]
Articles by Liz Daunton
Why are some companies struggling to get insurance payouts for coronavirus?
So far, according to the ONS, 24% of businesses in the UK have temporarily closed or paused trading. And, in the entertainment and recreation sector, […]
How to deal with fake coronavirus emails and texts
In the current health pandemic, scammers are now finding new, creative ways to target consumers’ anxieties. Phishing is big business for online scammers. In fact, […]
Coronavirus: can you get a refund for cancelled events?
To stop the spread of coronavirus, the government has banned all gatherings of more than two people. The only exception is funerals. This means many […]
Is 5G a threat to public health?
We’ve all heard how 5G is, supposedly, the future. However, 5G has hit the news in the last week – and definitely not for the […]
How safe are Zoom and Houseparty video calling apps?
With over a third of the world’s population under some kind of social restrictions, keeping in touch is more important than ever. This means apps […]
Study finds US consumers are wasting almost a third of food
Consumers are becoming much more aware of the environmental impacts of food waste, and this is now becoming a priority for many. However, according to […]
Tinder announces new safety features on its app
With personal safety becoming a major concern for consumers, more companies are introducing safety features. Uber recently integrated an in-app feature amid fears of sexual […]
Researchers test “universal flu vaccine”
Following the 2018 flu epidemic, experts have been urging consumers to get a flu shot this year to protect themselves. The 2017-2018 season was one […]
Paypal confirms users may have been affected by security breach
According to a report by a security analyst, Alex Birsan, PayPal has put user passwords at risk to hackers. PayPal has confirmed the claims and […]