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August 30th 2016 If you’re one of the one billion-plus global WhatsApp user community, you will (if you haven’t already) be presented with a notification that the app’s Terms and Privacy Policy are changing and prompting you to...
30 August 2016
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August 22nd 2016 Get Safe Online has today issued a warning to the public and businesses to be cautious when accessing or supplying private data when connected to public Wi-Fi hotspots – particularly sensitive information relating to bank...
21 August 2016
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August 11th 2016 Since 2016, victims of fraud have handed over approximately £520,000 to fraudsters who have asked for payment using iTunes Gift Cards, according to figures issued by Action Fraud this week. Apple’s online media...
11 August 2016
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July 25th 2016 Over a third of parents think their child is safer playing outside than online For information and advice on safeguarding children, click here. - A third (34%) of parents have no parental controls in place to try and keep...
20 July 2016
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July 19th 2016 The City of London Police and the National Crime Agency (NCA) are today calling on the public’s help to catch ten wanted fraudsters who are linked to over £20 million in fraud losses in the UK and abroad. The ten...
19 July 2016
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July 18th 2016 This Wednesday, Get Safe Online is getting together with Durham Constabulary's new Digital Intelligence & Investigation Team and the Safe Durham Partnership to host an online safety event in Durham's City Centre. The general...
18 July 2016
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July 14th 2016 Leading children's charity NSPCC has demanded that the makers of Pokemon GO introduce features to protect children prior to releasing the game in the United Kingdom. Already having become a global sensation in the few days...
14 July 2016
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