News Category: News

Consumers sleepwalking into scams: alarming rise in social media ticket scams as buyers ignore the risks

Warning to beware of charity scams after Hurricane Milton

Get Safe Online launches new Spot the AI tool

Get Safe Online Partners with Ask Silver to launch a new scam detector

Scam warnings after global IT outage

Number of impersonation fraud cases rises, according to new UK Finance report

Get Safe Online launches new free Self Help Tool Centre, designed to save thousands from online scams every year

Abuse hotline sees most extreme year on record and calls for immediate action to protect very young children online

Airbnb and Get Safe Online help raise awareness of holiday scams

Reports of job scams nearly quadruple since 2022, JobsAware reveals

International Women’s Day: Aspiring women in tech cite a lack of opportunities and male bias as main barriers to entry

HSBC UK warns scammers are turning Black Friday into Black Fraud-Day

Beware of fake Israel/Hamas conflict charity appeals

Online Daters Warned About Fraud Risk

Cost-of-living crisis putting hard-up brits at risk of scams

Over £1.2 billion stolen through fraud in 2022, with nearly 80% of advanced push payment fraud cases starting online

World Password Day is ten years old today! It’s time to review your password security.

Government emergency alert: how to turn off the tone if you are suffering domestic abuse

Empowering women to stay safe online this International Women’s Day

Warning about charity scams in wake of Turkey-Syria earthquake

It’s Safer Internet Day 2023

New study reveals extent of children’s exposure to online pornography

Airbnb and Get Safe Online help protect against holiday scams

Online sellers warned about fake banking app

Instagram scammer Ramon Abbas jailed for fraud

Ramon Abbas, a Nigerian social media influencer who made millions from online scams, has been jailed in the US for 11 years. Who is Ramon Abbas, aka Ray Hushpuppi? Ramon Abbas was a hugely popular social media influencer from Nigeria. He would regularly show off his wealth by posting images of him in front of […]

It’s Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2022

Get Safe Online and Cifas launch Check a website for businesses

Get Safe Online warns public of unscrupulous scams exploiting Queen’s death

Apple users urged to update devices after security flaw revealed

Get Safe Online and Cifas launch new Check-a-Website capability

Empowering Commonwealth Countries to Safeguard their Citizens Online

REVEALED: UK investment in tackling cybercrime helps combat rising online harms risk for tens of millions of UK and Commonwealth citizens

Millions targeted by scammers

Impact of online abuse and harassment revealed in new research from the Victims’ Commissioner

Fraudsters exploiting council tax rebate scheme

More than £50 million lost to remote access tool scams last year

Over 90% of Commonwealth citizens are unaware email passwords are a top target for criminals

More than nine in ten adults (93%) across 22 Commonwealth nations are unaware that email passwords and access to personal and business email accounts are the top target for criminals and other malicious actors, according to new research from Get Safe Online. Instead, bank accounts were classed as the most important log-in details for professional […]

Ukraine crisis: warning about fake charity appeals

Nearly 40% of people looking for love online were asked for money

Care what you share: what consumers regret posting on social media

East Sussex Council launches new online safety initiative with Get Safe Online

East Sussex Council today, 11 January 2022, announces the launch of an exciting new partnership with Get Safe Online to help residents across the county improve their online safety. Working in partnership with Get Safe Online, this new campaign will consist of regular online safety messages being cascaded across networks and communities in the region, […]

DBS continues work with JobsAware to raise awareness of seasonal job scams

New report maps out victims of fraud

Twitch password change urged following massive data leak

Get Safe Online is founding member of Airbnb UK Trust & Safety Alliance

Warning about fake ‘Digital COVID Passport’ emails

Scams warning for tax credits customers

Get Safe Online launching bi-lingual websites in Pacific region

March 31st 2021 Following its success in raising awareness of online safety and security issues in many Pacific island countries, Get Safe Online is now introducing a range of its popular websites in different languages. Launching national websites in local languages across seven countries in the Pacific from March 2021, including national websites for Vanuatu […]

Get Safe Online Ambassador Day is this Saturday

February 23rd 2021 Get Safe Online’s inaugural Ambassador Day will be marked this Saturday, February 27th. The event will celebrate the impressive contribution made by the organisation’s community of Ambassadors around the Commonwealth, as well as helping to cascade advice supporting safer use of the internet. The Get Safe Online Ambassador Scheme was launched last […]

‘Better Internet for Kids’ report launched on Safer Internet Day

February 12th 2021 Today, Safer Internet Day 2021, sees the release of ‘Better Internet for Kids’ (BIK), a review of the year 2020. It provides a summary of a multitude of stakeholder efforts to protect children and young people online over the past year. 2020 was a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered […]

Half of young people encounter misleading content online daily

February 9th 2021 To mark this year’s Safer Internet Day, new research released today by the official coordinators the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), shows young people’s experience of misleading content online as well as the strategies they are using to manage this at a time when being online is more important than ever. 77% of […]

New ‘HMRC’ scam texts follow new lockdown

January 5th 2021 Scammers are already busy sending out fake ‘HMRC’ texts following yesterday’s announcement of another national lockdown. Frauds exploiting people’s concern and confusion over COVID-19 began as soon as the pandemic hit, with numbers subsequently rocketing. The many themes have included fake test and trace calls to tax refunds, advertisements for non-existent PPE to vaccines, […]

Warning about COVID-19 vaccination scams

December 22nd 2020 Very predictably, the launch of the staged mass vaccination of people in the UK against COVID-19, is being accompanied by a rash of attempts at fraud, as reported by Trading Standards departments around the country. Exploiting people’s desire to receive the vaccination as soon as possible and, more recently, increased fear of infection […]

LEGO launches activities to help act against cyberbullying

November 20th 2020 The LEGO Group has today expanded its range of family-focused digital child safety and wellbeing initiatives to help families have conversations and learn more about how to tackle cyberbullying in an engaging, memorable way. A new ‘Build & Talk’ activity guide has been created to help parents and caregivers initiate conversations with […]

HMRC scams warning for Self Assessment customers

November 17th 2020 As HMRC issues thousands of SMS messages and emails as part of its annual Self Assessment tax return push, the department is warning customers completing their returns to take care to avoid being caught out by scammers. The annual tax return deadline is 31 January 2021. The department knows that fraudsters use […]

Charities warned of increasing fraud risks

October 19th 2020 The Charity Commission is warning trustees and donors to strengthen their defences as it fears the pandemic has created environments that are enabling charity fraud. As we enter Charity Fraud Awareness Week (19 – 23 October 2020), charities have reported being victims of fraud or cybercrime 645 times since the start of the pandemic […]

Criminals exploit COVID-19 as fraud moves increasingly online

World Alzheimer’s Day: action on scams

Impersonation scams almost double in first half of 2020

Public reminded to ‘mullet over’

New warning about post-lockdown travel scams

Public warned about test and trace scams

EasyJet customers warned after cyberattack

You, Coronavirus and staying safe online

NCSC launches range of new protection measures

Keeping children safe online during the Coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus scams you should be aware of

8 in 10 Brits would be embarrassed to admit they fell for a scam

Scam warning after Flybe collapse

How to ensure internet-connected cameras are secure

Coronavirus: what’s true, and what’s fake?

As concern about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) increases, it is important that people in the UK and, indeed, around the w

Keep online dating safe this Valentine’s and every day

Are young people free to be themselves online?

Get Safe Online warns about Brexit related scams

Warnings following Travelex ransomware attack

Safer Internet Day: new educational resources

Get Safe Online Welsh language site officially launched

Fraudulent Snapchat account promised ‘free money’

It’s Charity Fraud Awareness Week

John and Sarah are most likely to overshare online

Generation Z setting new standards for online safety

Scam warning after Thomas Cook collapse

Barclays warns students about money mule recruitment

5 million pension savers could lose out to pension scams

5 million pension savers could lose out to scammers

‘No More Ransom’ initiative is 3 years old

Silence of the Nans – scammers taking advantage

Over a quarter of a million phishing attempts reported in the last 12 months

Make sure you mullet over before you fall victim to phishing emails on National Fish and Chip Day

Over £27m reported lost to crypto and forex investment scams

WhatsApp users advised to update app following hack

Warning over Champions League Final frauds

£7 million lost to holiday fraud, says new report

New laws planned for internet connected devices

New children’s online privacy code of practice

New government proposal to tackle online harms

Wales Cyber Safety Bus Tour begins

Victims lose over £50 million to romance fraud

New FCA warning about investment scams

Young people struggle with permission to share online

Safer Internet Day 2019 is almost here

Christmas shoppers urged to stay safe online

Kids’ tracker watch found to be dangerous

New report on extent of children’s data collected online

Brits risk exposing deepest secrets to email hackers

Britain is a nation of digital oversharers

Britain is a nation of digital over-sharers

Get Safe Online Scammer Nanas campaign wins another award

Get Safe Online hosts European #CyberScams campaign in UK

Government launches consumer advice on smart devices

Young fraud victims on the rise, says Cifas

Phishing attacks could follow Facebook data breach

Over £21m reported lost to computer service fraud in a year

17-24 year olds most likely to fall victim to motor ‘ghost broking’

17-24 year olds most likely to fall victim to motor ‘ghostbroking’

40,000 viewers urged to check bank statements

Safety advice after massive BA data breach

ID fraud falls for first time since 2014

New warning on pension fraud – £91,000 average loss

New ‘sleepwalking’ warning from fraud watchdog

Report reveals where personal data is compromised online

Payment cards & personal data records hacked at Dixons Carphone

Warning about GDPR-themed phishing emails

Facebook launches youth portal

Twitter users advised to change passwords

Police warn of hidden dangers when shopping online

Martin Lewis to sue Facebook for defamation

New report reveals record levels of identity fraud

Record losses reported by holiday fraud victims

Facebook hits problems after data privacy scandal

National Lottery customers warned to change passwords

Get Safe Online launches ticket fraud campaign

Warning on using passwords for multiple online accounts

Cost of car insurance ‘ghost broking’ fraud revealed

Get involved in Safer Internet Day

Next Tuesday is Safer Internet Day

Consumers think they are too smart to be scammed

Finance changes bring new security worries

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11 year-olds gambling online, says Gambling Commission

NCA warning about sex offenders’ use of live streaming platforms

Mac users urged to set root password to overcome bug

Massive increase in young people acting as money mules

Police warning on Black Friday / Christmas shopping frauds

Get Safe Online launches safe Christmas shopping advice

New stats revealed as Anti-Bullying Week launched

1 million fake WhatsApp downloads from Google Play

New fraud guidance helps public to give safely

Charity donors urged to spot & avoid fraud

Caught on the net!

Smartphone users urged to take a break

Latest on KRACK Wi-Fi flaw

New government internet safety proposals

Latest industry data shows loss in financial fraud

Get Safe Online launches ‘Protecting Your Devices’ campaign

CCleaner warning: what you need to know

Scam warning in wake of hurricanes

Students warned about scam loan email

Record fine for gambling firm 888

Big increase in identity fraud reported

CPS: online abuse can fuel “dangerous hostility”

Warning about ‘Vodafone’ scam emails

Kids shouldn’t consume the internet like “junk food”

‘WannaCry’ Two – What you need to know and how you can protect yourself

Recent news reports cite that there is a new type of the malware spreading across the world’s computers that is similar to the infections back in May that affected large parts of the NHS. This malware is again known as ransomware that encrypts the files on a computer and makes them inaccessible to the user […]

New Met Police online safety videos

The Metropolitan Police’s Fraud Squad has produced five videos to advise internet users on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime by adjusting current online behaviours that can make users vulnerable to cybercriminal activity. Last year, (2016) an estimated 3.6 million cases of fraud and two million cases of computer misuse were reported to […]

New scam warning follows London fire tragedy

Survey reveals online safety risks to children

Scams may follow terrorist atrocities

Manchester charity concert fake ticket warning

Over half of young gamers experience abuse

Scammers taking advantage after ransomware attack

Most PCs affected by WannaCry running Windows 7

Ransomware: urgent advice for Windows XP users

Patients reassured after cyberattack hits NHS

Growing numbers fall victim to holiday fraud

Home Affairs Committee slams social networks

Wonga gives conflicting advice after data breach

Warning about buying online for prom night

Fans flock to hoax ticket website experiment

New cybersecurity breach at Three

Warning about new banking scam emails

Financial fraud costing UK £2 million a day

Identity fraud reaches record levels

Sexting & cyberbullying targeted by government

Take cyber security as seriously as home security, says Government

Streetlife users urged to consider privacy & safety

Dating fraud reported every 3 hours in UK

It’s Safer Internet Day 2017

Public urged to protect themselves against fraud

Children left to ‘fend for themselves’ in the digital world

Using your new mobile devices safely

Yahoo! users urged to change passwords after another hack

SAFERjobs sees 300% increase in UK job scam cases

Beware iCloud calendar and photo sharing spam

Black Friday warning: sharp rise in scam ads on social media

Amazon shipping order email scam

Safety info for Three customers after data breach

Sharp rise in online bullying reported by Childline

Fraudulent mails & calls warning for Tesco Bank customers

Fraud & cybercrime cost UK nearly £11bn in past year

65+ men most likely victims of investment fraud

New warning on the dangers of ransomware

Yahoo! reveals massive data breach 2 years ago

Yahoo reveals massive data breach 2 years ago

‘Take 5” to help prevent fraud

“Take 5” to help prevent fraud

Accommodation fraud warning to students

How to opt out of new WhatsApp data sharing

Warning on potential dangers of public Wi-Fi

Half million pound iTunes Gift Card scams

8 August deadline for Govt Cyber Apprenticeships

Is your child safer playing outside than online?

Can you help catch these wanted fraudsters?

Pokémon GO: what you need to know

Criminals jailed for fraud and money laundering

Criminals target UK youth as identity frauds rise

Don’t get caught out by scam Euro news

#RedCardtoCrime tackles online ticket fraud

Figures from TalkTalk show extent of scam phone calls

Fake ‘WhatsApp Gold’ link results in malware

Millions of LinkedIn passwords and email addresses for sale

Commander Chris Greany is new chair of Get Safe Online

Phishing emails becoming more sophisticated

New BBC guide highlights fraud

More than a third of stalking victims targeted online

Urgent warning on new phishing email

Children reveal riskiest social media sites

Striker Vardy hits back at Twitter trolls

Travellers conned out of £11.5 million in 2015

Deception scams drive increase in financial fraud

Man pleads guilty to ‘Fappening’ phishing attacks

Ticket scammers arrested

Life sentence for rapist who met victims online

Warning about sexual offences linked to online dating

Arrest following sale of dangerous fake airbags on eBay

Increase in online first date sexual assaults

Make a Safer Internet Day pledge

Gelly heeds advice and saves himself from fraud

Warning after 20% rise in online & phone scams

Users of older Internet Explorer versions warned to upgrade

Advice about unexpected phone charges

Have a happy and safe New Year, from Get Safe Online

Warning about call recording services

Last minute shopping: better safe than sorry

Apple users face surge of security threats, says Symantec

Older browsers unable to support new security algorithm

Men convicted for defrauding pensioners in phone scam

NCA warn parents about kids’ potential criminality

NCA targeting country’s youngest potential cybercriminals

Wetherspoon customers warned after data hack

Kids’ & parents’ personal details stolen in Vtech data hack

Online shopping care urged for Cyber Monday

Warning for shoppers to be vigilant on Black Friday

This Christmas, online crime is coming to town

Online warnings after Paris terror attack

One account per password advice repeated

TalkTalk customers at risk of fraud following hack

Cybercrime is getting personal

UK internet users potential cyberattack victims

Voyeur hacked webcams to spy on victims

New figures show fraudsters directly targeting bank customers

Get Safe Online warns about VW–related scams

We’re on the road again

Fake ‘City of London Police’ email contains malware

Warning about crisis-related online scams

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Trading Standards warning about “New iPhone for £1” trap

Parents less safe online than those without kids

Naked Snapchat pic goes against 14 year-old

“Council tax rebate” call is a vishing scam

Don’t let your guard down this bank holiday

Infidelity dating site hack – latest

Welcome to Principality Building Society

Carphone & other customers warned after data breach

Phones overtake laptops for going online

Rugby fans warned about fake World Cup tickets

Rugby fans warned about fake World Cup tickets & merchandise

Man jailed for two years for 444 dark web drug deals

The risk of ID theft from not redirecting mail

UK arrests as international bust closes online hacking forum

New warning about scam emails containing ransomware

New measures governing online medicine sales

Are you protecting yourself against identity fraud?

TalkTalk customers warned again over scam phone calls

Neighbourhood Watch warning about phone scams

Ulster suicide teenager was victim of blackmail gang

Internet played a role in dead teenager’s radicalisation, says family

Fraudsters use spoof texts in new bank scam

New warning about online ticket fraud

Marked increase in crimes involving social media

British Muslims warned about Hajj fraud

Identity fraud up by 27% in first quarter of 2015

Warning about buying fake beauty products

Data regulator launches review of children’s websites & apps

Beware Apple iTunes scam emails

Three arrested in counterfeit computer equipment operation

Fake National Savings website targets pensioners

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Beware of Nepal earthquake scam appeals

Inquest opens following online slimming pills death

It’s time to spring clean your internet connected devices

137% increase in identified child sexual abuse imagery

Holiday bookers being conned out of £2.2 million a year

Holiday bookers being conned out of millions of pounds

Beebone Malware Alert

Be on the lookout for pension reform scams

Jail for doctor who stored child abuse images at work

Facebook defines offensive content

Illegal music site karaoke-world.co.uk shut down

57 arrests in nationwide cybercrime busts

National cybercrime week of action

TalkTalk customers warned over scam phone calls

NCA warns over ‘RAMNIT’ Windows computer attack

NCA warns over ‘RAMNIT ’ Windows computer attack

Lenovo forced to remove hidden adware from PCs

Users download malware after Jamie Oliver’s site hacked

Online dating fraud up by 33% last year

Suspended sentence for sale of unlicensed erectile dysfunction drugs

It’s Safer Internet Day

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18-25s most defrauded jobseekers in Britain

Google forced to improve data protection

Warning about ‘LinkedIn’ scam emails

1,600 websites selling illegal medicines closed down last year

Life imprisonment for online gaming killer

Taking care with your smart devices

Have a happy and safe Christmas

Last minute online shopping safety tips

Owners still getting big bills when phones stolen

PM announces new measures to kerb abuse images

Counterfeit Christmas goods warning follows arrests

Hack closes Sony PlayStation store

Warning on dangers of fake electrical goods

Money lost to phone scammers triples in a year

‘Most risky’ Christmas gift list published

Arrests in Expendables 3 movie leak investigation

eCigarettes could harm your … computer!

UK arrests for international computer hijack gang

Regulator publishes advice on IP camera security

Insight into new Met Police cyber unit

BBC launches guide to scam emails

Windows 10 security features revealed

True cost of online crime revealed

True cost of crime revealed

New cyber lesson plan for schools

Microsoft issues PowerPoint flaw fix

World’s first biometric payment card launched

Hacked posted Snapchat images include children

Snappening – massive leak of Snapchat pics imminent

Jail for romance scam money launderer

McCann troll found dead in hotel room

Jail for Twitter troll Peter Nunn

Shellshock warning for non-Windows computers/devices

Severe bug warning for non-Windows computers/devices

Widespread hacking of home & office IP CCTV cameras revealed

You cannot charge your iPhone in a microwave

Beware of ‘early referendum results’ messages

New tactics being used by dating scammers

Rugby fans warned about fake World Cup tickets & merchandise

iPhone 6 & Apple Pay … safe or not?

Ex-employee prosecuted for stealing data for new job

Blue dinosaur helps Facebook users with privacy

iPhones most at risk of theft, says government report

Apple will bolster iCloud security, says CEO

Woman to lose home following identity fraud

iCloud: secure or not?

Arrest after swoop on illegal sport streaming website

Users of old browsers get 2013 Google results page

Man convicted for attack on Met Police website

Hajj pilgrims warned about scams following arrests

Watch out for Ice Bucket Challenge scams

Sony and other game networks hacked

Elderly couple lose £85,000 in telephone bank scam

Men on trial for romance scam

Arrests after £1 million courier fraud investigation

Ask.fm “will be safe” following sale

4 in 10 adults are not installing internet security software

Possible fix for Cryptolocker-infected computers

Arrest on suspicion of running proxy server for illegal downloads

Gang reported to have hacked 1.2 billion usernames & passwords

Graduate is victim of oil & gas industry job scam

Facebook scam that tricks you into being hacked

Serial ticket fraudster gets additional prison sentence

Man arrested on suspicion of selling fake designer clothes

Most new subscribers opting out of ISP parental filters

Scammers exploit MH17 disaster

Sharp increase in child abuse images on open internet

Cryptowall – new ransomware malware warning

Deleting data not sufficient when disposing of smartphones

Collaboration to combat ‘Shylock’ malware

Five arrested over misleading ‘government’ websites

Hajj pilgrims warned against travel scams

Get Safe Online leads awareness of ‘social engineering’ dangers

Man jailed after grooming 13 year-old on Facebook

Beware of scam tax credits emails

Trolling civil servant sacked

Protect against malware threat this weekend!

EU introduces better rights for online shoppers

Government launches Cyber Essentials for business

We have short time to beat powerful computer attack

Moped phone theft gang jailed

Important advice for eBay users

Huge seizure of illegal medicines part of worldwide bust

eBay asks users to change passwords following hack

Fake Justice.gov.uk parking fine emails strike again

UK raids against Blackshades malware users

Police call on industry to collaborate on ticket fraud

EU court rules on Google “right to be forgotten”

Northern Ireland town hit by bank scams

Northern Ireland parents urged to get ‘switched on’

MHRA warns about online herbal medicines

Stolen mobile phone emails ‘selfie’ of thief to owner

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XP users get one last security fix

It’s Scams Awareness Month

Jail for cyber criminal who defrauded students

More than 2,500 websites selling fake designer goods closed down

Internet Explorer security hole could affect XP users

Cyber gang leader jailed for bank scam

Scam email is not from Euromillions winner

Fake Android antivirus app was “a mistake”

Men sentenced following import of fake condoms

Web users alerted to potential mass privacy problem

Windows XP support ends today

Police crack down on illegal download websites

Police swoop on car sales fraudster

Windows XP support ends next Tuesday. Are you ready?

Scam ‘Microsoft antivirus’ boss sentence

Study reveals children’s access to online porn

Online vehicle fraud cost victims £17.8 million in 2013

Auction fraud criminals caught

Selfie obsession leads to attempted teen suicide

Fake Apple ID fraud on Electronic Arts (EA) site

Scams & computer attacks lead to fraud increase

Watch out for ticket and other World Cup scams

‘justice.gov.uk’ parking fine email is a scam

Pregnancy advisory service fined after data breach

Man installed webcam spy software on women’s computers

Warning on rising holiday booking fraud

Mac users: avoid apps from file sharing sites

Virgin Media launches network filter system

Apple owners warned to install latest software update

Beware ‘British Airways’ phishing emails

Neknominate drinking game condemned

Romance fraud gang sentenced

Watch out for scam flood relief appeals

The cost of online dating fraud

Getting behind Safer Internet Day

‘Court notice’ email scam

New app highlights music piracy effects

Emergency security fix for Flash, from Adobe

Safer Internet Day: it’s a week away!

US hotel guests’ card details stolen

14-15 year olds take most risks online

Games industry given two months to shape up

Warning to LinkedIn job hunters

Abortion pills being sold online with dangerous results

Collymore speaks out against Twitter abuse

Safer Internet Day: let’s create a better internet together

Security flaw on EE broadband routers

More mobile payment facilities on the way

Live streaming paedophile ring busted

Children’s plastic surgery app removed

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Get ‘Cyber Streetwise’, says Government

Warning about fake Rugby World Cup tickets

Companies urged to have policies on personal devices

Two plead guilty after menacing tweets

Watch out for fake ‘HMRC’ emails

Yahoo! users served up malware in ads

Don’t be tempted by cheap medicines online

Usernames and phone numbers published after Snapchat hack

Your New Year Resolutions for online safety

Top safety advice for online holiday bookers

Regulator’s advice on app privacy concerns

Last minute Christmas shopping online? Read our advice

Arrest made in student loans phishing scam

Spam texts fine for payday loans firm

BT launches adult content filters

Skiers warned about chalet holiday scams

Arrests after anti-Semitic football tweets

Arrests after phishing emails net £1 million

Scam ‘Royal Mail’ email claims package being held

Spoof advice could wreck new XBox One console

As we mourn Mandela – be wary of scams

Attorney General will advise on Twitter contempt rules

Counterfeit goods domain names seized in international swoop

Stay safe on Cyber Monday (and every day)

FA referee charged in hacking enquiry

November 29th 2013 A football league referee from Cheshire has been charged following allegations of computer hacking at the Football Association. 30 year-old Dean Mohareb is charged with perverting the course of justice and unauthorised access to computer data, and will appear with two other men before magistrates in Stockport on 5th December. His co-defendants […]

Online Christmas shoppers advised how to stay safe

Ban on Xbox One uploads containing swearing

Fake car insurance sales on the increase

Google & Bing agree to block abuse image searches

URGENT: UK computers at risk of ransom attack

Philippines Typhoon Haiyan appeal scams increase

Facebook protects users following Adobe hack

Beware of Philippines Typhoon Haiyan scams

Microsoft warns users of security flaw

Used cars are the focus of National Consumer Week

Forums & chatrooms can be supportive too

Another council fined by ICO for data loss

App helps young people reject ‘sexting’ pressure

New parental controls for Google Chrome browser

Facebook to add warnings to graphic videos

Top safety tips for Get Safe Online Week

Pension fraud websites closed down

Update your Java software

Teens can now make their Facebook posts public

New app saves Snapchat pics

Government moves against mobile phone theft

Man jailed for phishing in first NCA conviction

Police launch Hajj travel fraud campaign

Mums more likely to have online safety talk with kids

New guide on keeping your smartphone safe

7th October 2013 Four organisations have joined forces to publish a simple guide for consumers on how to keep their smartphones safe. We recommend that you view and download the guide to share with family members and friends who have smartphones. For information and advice about looking after your smartphone or tablet, click here The […]

Silk Road drugs marketplace boss refused bail

Passwords & card details endangered in Adobe hack

Online vehicle fraud increasing – buyers & sellers take care

Half a million botnet computers disabled

Watch out for Ukash loan scam

Apple mobile users: update your iOS 7 now

Fans warned to avoid fake football kits

Online games under fire from regulator

Concerns over security of iPhone fingerprint recognition

Men charged after Barclays theft

100s of UK children being cyber-blackmailed

Privacy concerns main reason for quitting Facebook

DVLA warns about driving licence pics posted online

Jail for online predator who impersonated Bieber

Men held after attempted Santander cyber theft

One in four downloads in UK illegal, says Ofcom

Fingerprint ID for new Apple iPhone

Look out for Microsoft & Adobe patches today

Man arrested over Le Vell Facebook post

Avoid “Facebook pages you might like” scam emails

New child safety campaign from Get Safe Online

Students urged to be wary about rental fraud

Croydon main jailed for online fraud

Warning about tanning injections

Women jailed for online dating scam

Another council fined after data breach

ICO fines Islington Council £70,000 after publishing over 2,000 records

‘Instagram for your PC’ is a scam

Warning on unlicensed Chinese medicines

Holiday scams cause biggest losses, says Which?

Ask.fm promises new safety measures

Pub closes after malicious Facebook hack

Teenager was blackmailed online before suicide

Smartphone sales overtake conventional handsets

Infant monitoring camera hacked into

Arrests after attack on website

Android generated Bitcoin wallets subject to theft

One in five children bullied online: NSPCC

Boris Johnson joins secure smartphones drive

Bullied girl’s father calls for manslaughter charges

Study warns of online gaming addiction

Child abuse hosting company taken down

Websites hacked to host child sex abuse images

Female journalists receive bomb threat tweets

UK losing war on cybercrime, say MPs

Man arrested after threatening tweets

Social workers need training to spot online abuse signs

Bing first to introduce child abuse image warnings

FTSE 350 companies to be cyber healthchecked

Lakeland website hacked – passwords changed

‘AIDS cure’ fraudster sentenced

Small business cybersecurity vouchers – apply now

PM announces block on porn sites

Tumblr user logins compromised

High Court blocks football streaming website

Survey reveals extent of dating website problems

Sony drops PSN breach fine appeal

Another NHS fine for patient records breach

New WhatsApp Android worm

Thousands of Club Nintendo accounts compromised

Facebook ‘troll’ jailed after making death threats

Blizzard to test in-game payments

ICO demands clarity on Google data use

Gamers should change passwords after Ubisoft hack

Debit cards overtake credit cards for online shopping

New trends in child sexual abuse offending

New police unit tackles piracy and counterfeiting

Unlicensed medicines seized, websites closed down

Mobile users must guard better against malware

6 million Facebook users’ data exposed

Jail sentences follow international phishing scam

Google’s plans to tackle child abuse images

Men jailed for online dating scam

Jailed cybercriminal also sentenced for indecent images

Jailed fraudster ordered to pay back stolen money

More phones being dropped on London’s tube

Council fined for data breach after laptops stolen

Government demands action on harmful websites

Card fraud busts follow global co-operation

Marked increase in ticket fraud

Facebook to improve response to hate speech

Get Safe Online launches charity advice pages

Cyber crime inhibiting small businesses, says report

Twitter security to be tightened following hacks

Recycled mobiles being mined for data by criminals

Headteachers body highlights online porn dangers

New Crimestoppers Charity Fraud Line launched

Jailed fraudsters ordered to repay money

Warning about mobile device thefts when eating out

Record number of children safeguarded from sexual abusers

New ‘Who’s been viewing your profile?’ scams

£1m phishing fraudsters receive jail sentences

3D printed gun plans ordered off the internet

Five arrests following Amex card crime

Biker jailed after bragging on forum

Facebook users urged to review privacy settings

Out and about with your mobile device

Calls for head to resign after Facebook post

Payday loan scams becoming more commonplace

Social networking paedophile cabbie jailed

Scam emails becoming more convincing

Dramatic increase in cyber attacks on UK business

PM backs public WiFi porn block

More care needed with passwords, research reveals

FIFA’s Twitter accounts hacked

Confusion over legality of downloading

Holiday fraud: look before you book

Parents invited to join Twitter Chat this evening

Update your Windows and Java when prompted

Cybercrime report highlights online threats

WordPress targeted by hackers

Office of Fair Trading investigates ‘free’ games

Have you been the victim of this property scam?

785 BBC mobile devices lost or stolen in 3 years

Storm after youth police commissioner’s offensive tweets

Privacy questions over Facebook ‘Home’ for Android

Convictions follow £1m phishing fraud

War Z game user passwords hacked

Firefox 20 has new private browsing features

Don’t be an April Fool!

Flash update email may be a scam

Biggest cyber attack in history

Beware of messages offering free mobile credit

‘Facebook Black’ scam returns

Tighter security for iTunes & App Store users

BBC Twitter feeds hacked by pro-Syrian Government group

Payday lender loses licence

Gamers warned of risk from EA’s Origin

New games console ‘testing’ scam

Major new UK cyber crime reduction initiative

Groupon warned about spam emailing

Online banking fraud still on the increase

Celebs’ private financial details posted online

Use of personal devices at work must be controlled

Cybercrime gang closed down

Microsoft email validation warning is a scam

The Amazon scam reported on The One Show

Safari blocked to non-updated Flash

Facebook’s Open Graph sparks new privacy concerns

The Amazon scam reported on The One Show

Evernote user? Change your password!

YouTube video for new Google Glass is scam

Rihanna ‘sex video’ event scam

ISPs ordered to block pirate sites

Venables Tweeters to be charged with contempt

Startling increase reported in ‘money muling’

Data breach fine for Nursing & Midwifery regulator

Microsoft is latest target for hackers

Fraud gang receive jail sentences

Toxic poisoning alert for online Chinese medicines

Apple issues security update following hack

Apple’s own computers hacked

Police call for tighter ticket sale controls

Burger King’s Twitter account hacked

Change in Facebook posts promotion consent

Multiple arrests as ransomware network closed down

eCard in your inbox?

Cyber security skills lacking, says National Audit Office

Stay safe this Valentine’s Day

Beware of scams following Pope’s resignation

Software can track social media users’ lives

Global botnet taken down by Microsoft & Symantec

New EU cyber crime reporting proposals

Twitter video app gets adult rating on App Store

It’s Safer Internet Day – get involved

Phishing warning after Twitter accounts hacked

US man arrested for mass webcam blackmail

Cyber security information quality lacking, say businesses

Corrie’s Gail McIntyre defrauded of £40,000

Tuesday 5 February is Safer Internet Day

New fake Android app store distributes malware to 1000s

Five arrests after harassment videos posted on YouTube

Men charged in massive cybercrime case

£250,000 fine for Sony after PlayStation Network hack

Photography app removed because of ‘child porn’

Pawnbroker customers conned by hoax shop

Watch out for Wonga phishing emails

65% of fraud results from ID theft – new figures

Graph Search increases need for Facebook privacy

13-year jail sentence for grooming

How to stem massive phone bills from your kids’ app use

The hunt for Red October

New Microsoft patch fixes zero day exploit

Fake Chrome updates doing the rounds

Three arrested in phishing investigation

US is main source of EU card fraud says Europol

Facebook plea lands driver in jail

‘Patch Tuesday’ – but not for Explorer

Beware fake tax refund emails

Britain “losing the war on cybercrime” says senior police officer

Made your new year resolutions yet?

Stay safe online this holiday

Substantial rise in social media crimes reported

Four brothers jailed for internet fraud

Maya ‘end of the world’ PowerPoint contains malware

Instagram to sell photos to advertisers

Christmas … are you prepared?

Instagram users warned to watch out for Facebook scam

SOCA involved in global cybercrime bust

£30,000 repair bill after party goes out of control

Watch out for scam ‘EDF’ emails

Possible jail sentence for PayPal hacker

Massive data theft from Swiss intelligence agency

Minister announces new cybercrime fighting initiatives

Police warn against fake cosmetics

Parcels premium rate phone scam doing the rounds

Substantial fines for text spammers

Take care on the busiest shopping day ever

Oxford & Cambridge hacking attempt charges

Regulator advises on price comparison sites

Default https security coming to Facebook

Easier customer access to data promised

Online teacher bullying on the increase

Facebook Black? There’s no such thing.

Facebook page scams Twilight fans

Banks’ customers will foot bill for carelessness

Flash updates now on a Tuesday

Man arrested for cyber-attack attempt

Posting rape victim’s name results in fines

Fake Windows 8 antivirus warning

Internet dating firm dupes clients

Businesses reminded about disaster recovery readiness

London arrests in connection with phishing crimes

Watch out for Hurricane Sandy scams

Celebs join forces against cyber bullying

Compromised email accounts on the rise

Get Safe Online Week: Day one hailed a success

Hacker confesses to malware app fraud

Big data breach fine for police force

Beware pirated copies of new Halo game

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Get Safe Online hits the road next week

Premium rate scam warning from regulator

Jail for Olympics ticket fraudster

New Firefox version back after security flaw fixed

Malware worm targets Skype users

Sports stars and their unsporting Tweets

Jail sentence for offensive April Jones post on Facebook

Belfast student Facebook page causes offence

Microsoft update to fix vulnerabilities in Office

Officials swoop on unlicensed internet drugs

Senior referee arrested on hacking charges

Spammers likely to receive heavy fines

Free online access control software for parents

Privacy risk from rented or borrowed computers

Marked increase in online banking fraud

Help someone to get safe online

More security worries for Java

Twitter-based scams on the increase

Internet Explorer security update released

Facebook photo tag tool to be suspended

Legal rethink following offensive Daley Tweet

Student loan fraud warning

New ‘Olympics’ cash windfall email scam

Dangers of Facebook to be taught in schools

Beware of webcam blackmail

Teenager convicted for offensive Facebook post

Computers infected on production lines

Beware of ‘supermarket voucher’ containing virus

Massive increase in mobile malware

Council fined £250,000 for records breach

Make sure it’s a happy festive season

First cybersecurity boot camp

Most BitTorrent file-sharers are monitored

Ten-fold increase in data breaches

Fine and refunds ordered for premium-rate text firm

Two police forces may have been hacked

Fake dental equipment being sold online

Websites’ authentication procedures not enough, say experts

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Facebook photo notification attachment contains malware

Computers affected without warning via Java hack

Watch out for scam Tesco Facebook post

‘Royal Mail’ email is a scam containing malware

Stolen USB stick held government building plans

Tesco online security being investigated

Students urged to watch out for rental scams

Scam email impersonates 2011 Euromillions winners

New “airline” charging fee for the chance of work

Piracy doesn’t pay

Watch out for ‘Verified by Visa’ scam emails

Microsoft users urged to install security updates asap

Microsoft users urged to install updates asap

Would-be holidaymakers hit by scams

UK gamers warned about Blizzard accounts hack

Basingstoke woman loses home and life savings in romance scam

Scammers impersonate Police e-Crime Unit

BlackBerry & Android users targeted by new trojan

New trojan targets BlackBerry & Android users to steal passwords

Olympic tickets-alert feed on Twitter is back

A Twitter feed helping people buy Olympic tickets for events that have empty seats has been reinstated

Hack attack on US journalist via Apple iCloud

£175,000 fine for NHS Trust over data leak

Olympics doping email is a scam

An email about a doping scandal involving the USA Women's Gymnastics Team at the 2012 Olympics is a scam, designed to push malware. It claims that Women's Gymnastics All Round Gold Medallist Gabrielle Douglas tested positive, and invites readers to visit a YouTube page … which is in fact a fake page. Scammers are […]