What is malware? Fake apps, infostealers and ransomware in 2026
Malware is any program built to harm you: it steals passwords and sessions, spies on you or locks your files. How it reaches your device, how to spot it and what to do if you installed it.
What is smishing? Fake text messages about parcels, fines and banks in 2026
Smishing is phishing by text message: a note about a parcel, a fee or a blocked account sends you to a fake site. How to spot it, what to do if you tapped the link, and how to keep your WhatsApp account.
What is vishing? Scam calls and cloned voices in 2026
Vishing is fraud by phone call: someone poses as your bank, the police or a relative and rushes you into reading out a code, installing an app or moving money. How to spot it and what to do.
The “lazy coffee trick”: how a fake weight-loss ad works, from Facebook to the shop’s terms and conditions
We followed a Facebook ad for Slim Coffee Booster: a fake news page, a link hidden in the comments, a shop run from the Netherlands and Cyprus, refunds that are almost impossible.
Beware of medical AI courses: how not to lose money on expensive “tutoring”
An “AI in medicine” course taught as private tutoring, at about 50 euros a session: the red flags and how not to lose your money.
What are fraudulent websites and how do you avoid them in 2026?
A price that is too low, a slightly different address, no company details: the signs of a fake online shop and what to do if you already paid.
What are scam comments on social media and how do you spot them in 2026?
Comments promising jobs from home, loans or prizes are almost always scams. How to recognize them and what to do if you already replied.
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The Hidden Dangers of Fake Lotteries and Giveaways on Social Media: Trends of 2025
Fake lotteries and giveaways on social media ask for a comment, your data or a fee. How to spot them in 2026, the risks, and what to do if you already took part.
eYou Web Experience: A Companion Guide
The eYou web app For most of its life eYou was mobile-only, and a web version was the single most requested addition from the community. eYou’s web app launched at eyou.social on July 15, 2026, and has evolved steadily since: a major layout overhaul on July 23, a personalization update on August 1st, and Groups […]