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March 20th 2017 A current rash of emails masquerading as being sent by HSBC distributing malware detection software Rapport, are actually designed to steal recipients’ identities. For information and advice on spam and scam email, click...
20 March 2017
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March 16th 2017 In 2016, the UK lost £2 million each day as a result of financial fraud, according to official figures released by Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK) today. The figures show the overall scale of financial fraud was...
16 March 2017
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February 27th 2017 Culture Secretary Karen Bradly has announced a new Internet Safety Strategy designed to make Britain the safest place in the world for children to access and use the internet. For information and advice on safeguarding...
27 February 2017
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February 22nd 2017 - 82% of households have double locks or deadlocks and 89% have window locks*, but only 32% of Britons are following the Government’s latest password advice** - New Government Cyber Aware vox pop film...
21 February 2017
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February 17th 2017 If you are a user of Streetlife, the UK social networking website for local communities which has recently been sold to a US community messaging site, you are being warned to consider your privacy and safety if you transfer...
17 February 2017
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February 12th 2017 One victim reports dating fraud every three hours, according to the latest national figures from City of London Police Read how to protect yourself against dating fraud · On average, fraudsters ask...
10 February 2017
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February 7th 2017 To mark Safer Internet Day 2017, young people across the UK are joining Government ministers, celebrities, industry figures, schools and police services to inspire people to ‘Be the Change’ and unite for a better...
6 February 2017
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