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House Party app hacked? Developer offers $1m bounty for proof of 'smear campaign'

Several House Party users have taken to social media to report their Netflix, Spotify, and bank accounts hacked because of the app but its developers deny a breach

Mar 31, 2020

By Manthan C.

Cybersecurity Coronavirus

WhatsApp cuts video status time limit in India to ease strain on internet during COVID-19 lockdown

Indian WhatsApo users will no longer be able to post videos longer than 15 seconds in their status, in a bid to lower the strain on the internet during the coronavirus lockdown

Mar 30, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

TikTok's 'Naked-Challenge' is trending among youngsters amid Coronavirus lockdown; Videos go viral

Unlike many other TikTok challenges, Naked-Challenge has impressed many youngsters on social media, with them able to distract their partners amid Coronavirus lockdown situation

Mar 30, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Netizens suggest 'inhaling steam with orange peels' as Coronavirus cure; here's the truth

Videos of people inhaling steam with iodized salt, orange or lemon peels, onion and garlic as a cure against COVID-19 have surfaced online

Mar 30, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Google removes popular conspiracy theory app from Play Store for spreading fake Coronavirus claims

The app had a video by radio host and conspiracy theorist Alan Jones that disputed the need for social distancing, shelter at home and other efforts during coronavirus

Mar 29, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

Iranian cleric uses 'perfume of the Prophet' as coronavirus cure, patient dies [VIDEO]

A video of a low-level Iranian cleric using 'perfume of the Prophet' as a cure for coronavirus has surfaced online.

Mar 28, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Italian priests accidentally activate Facebook filters while live-streaming prayer services; videos go viral

Italian priests accidentally activate FB filters while live-streaming prayer services; videos go viral

Years-long religious practices and traditions have come to a halt all over the world due to the Coronavirus pandemic

Mar 27, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Is it safe to use wet wipes as face masks to protect from Coronavirus? Here's the truth

A video in which a woman suggesting the use of wet wipes as a face mask to protect against Coronavirus has been going viral on social media

Mar 27, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus Fake news

THIS critically endangered animal was spotted on the road amid COVID-19 lockdown in India [VIDEO]

Malabar civet has been classified by the IUCN as Critically Endangered animal as it's entire population is estimated to be less than 250 mature individuals

Mar 27, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus

Instagram launches co-watching feature to help combat loneliness during coronavirus quarantine

Co-watching lets users connect over video call on Instagram and scroll through their feeds with up to six friends

Mar 26, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

Fake news on "COVID-19 found in toilet paper" goes viral

Coronavirus found on toilet paper packages? Here's the truth behind viral TV screenshot

The viral message is being shared with the screenshot of a tv channel showing 'COVID-19 found in toilet paper, strain of deadly virus breeds rapidly in tissue fibres'

Mar 26, 2020

By Anu James

Coronavirus Fake news

Forget Contagion, this 2018 Netflix series made a chilling prediction about the COVID-19 outbreak

A Korean drama on Netflix has started trending on social media as viewers discover a scene in which it appears to pre-empt the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Mar 26, 2020

By Manthan C.

Netflix Coronavirus