Important: a good headline does not indicate dishonesty. The best headlines shock, fascinate, and provide a compelling tale.
World firsts, record-breakers, and once-in-a-lifetime events that begin a researcher’s career are the best stories. Stories sell themselves, even while rare. Everything between competes in the news cycle.
Current events may spark clickbait. Emotional judgment precedes intellectual judgment. “You’ll never believe,” “this is what happens if you,” “shocking,” “exclusive,” “guaranteed,” “save,” and such headlines captivate us. Criminals may steal your account and data on this website.
Be skeptical of absurd headlines. A scam may be too wonderful to be true. Cybercriminals create viral quizzes based on reader interest.
Mouse-over link: Before clicking, check the destination. Avoid clicking links to unfamiliar websites that may steal your info.
Do not provide websites your passwords or personal data. Banking, social security, and other personal information should be kept secret until requested by reputable sources.
Warning: never trust anybody! Hacking may make friends’ emails, texts, and posts unreliable. Clickjacking is another method. They pretend to be friends and want you to click a link to give them access to your device and data.
Device protection: Cyberscams are everywhere. Netsweeper protects your family and gadgets 24/7 against online fraud.