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Finance changes bring new security worries
15 January 2018
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13 February 2025
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‘appy New Year!
January 2nd 2018 With the festive season over for another year and everyone busily using their new (and existing) smartphones and tablets, it’s a good time to think about apps … and specifically how you and your family download and use...
2 January 2018
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NCA warning about sex offenders’ use of live streaming platforms
December 5th 2017 245 children safeguarded and 192 arrests for child sex abuse offences during week of intensive law enforcement activity For information and advice on safeguarding children, click here. Child protection experts have warned...
5 December 2017
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Mac users urged to set root password to overcome bug
November 29th 2017 Apple MacOS High Sierra users are being urged to take precautions against unauthorised access to their computers, until Apple issues a fix to a significant security flaw, announced yesterday. The glitch in the latest version...
29 November 2017
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Get Safe Online launches safe Christmas shopping advice
November 20th 2017 Today sees the launch of our awareness campaign designed to help people buying online in the lead-up to Black Friday, Cyber Monday and, of course, Christmas. To read our expert tips on safe Christmas shopping, click...
20 November 2017
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