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May 21st 2019 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Action Fraud are warning the public to be wary of investment scams carried out via bogus online trading platforms. This warning comes as cryptoassests (crypto) and forex investment scams...
21 May 2019
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May 14th 2019 WhatsApp users have been advised to update their app, following a hack which enabled cybercriminals to remotely install surveillance software on phones and other devices on which it is downloaded. WhatsApp had said that the...
14 May 2019
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May 9th 2018 In only the third meeting in history between two English sides in a major European final, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will meet in Madrid on June 1st after two breathtaking semi-final performances this week. But fans are being...
9 May 2019
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May 1st 2019 Plans to ensure that millions of household items that are connected to the internet are better protected from cyber attacks have been launched by Digital Minister Margot James Basic cyber security features to be built into...
1 May 2019
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April 15th 2019 The Information Commissioner’s Office has today opened consultation on 16 standards that online services must meet to protect children’s privacy. The Children’s online privacy code of practice Age appropriate design: a...
15 April 2019
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April 8th 2019 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has proposed a code of practice for technology companies, produced by an independent watchdog. It would be designed to tackle a range of online issues which threaten...
8 April 2019
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March 5th 2019 Yesterday saw the launch of the Wales Cyber Safety Bus Tour – a month-long roadshow designed to assist individuals and small businesses throughout Wales to protect themselves whilst online. The bus - shown here at the...
5 March 2019
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