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Cybercrime is getting personal
October 19th 2015 Cybercrime is getting personal. One in five victims of cybercrime think they were specifically targeted by fraudsters. · Only 38% of victims of cybercrimes think it...
19 October 2015
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UK internet users potential cyberattack victims
October 13th 2014 UK internet users are being warned by the National Crime Agency (NCA) to protect themselves against a significant strain of malicious software (malware) which has enabled criminals to steal millions of pounds from UK bank...
13 October 2015
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Voyeur hacked webcams to spy on victims
October 9th 2015 A cybercriminal who used malicious computer software to spy on people through their webcams has been added to the sex offenders register for seven years and has been given a 40 week suspended sentence. For more information...
9 October 2015
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New figures show fraudsters directly targeting bank customers
October 2nd 2015 Financial fraud losses rose by 6% in the first half of 2015, according to new figures published today by Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK). Fraud losses on payment cards, online and telephone banking and cheques totalled...
2 October 2015
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Get Safe Online warns about VW–related scams
September 30th 2015 Embroiled in the software scandal involving diesel engine vehicles, Volkswagen Group has said it will be contacting owners in the UK in a matter of days or weeks to arrange for the vehicles to be brought in for a technical...
30 September 2015
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We’re on the road again
September 28th 2015 Get Safe Online - the UK's premium information online safety resource for the public and small businesses - isn't just a website. In fact there's nothing our experts like more than getting out of their office and...
28 September 2015
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Warning about crisis-related online scams
September 18th 2015 Today,we are warning you to be vigilant for scams relating to the current Syrian/Iraqi and refugee crises. For information and advice on spotting and dealing with spam and scam emails, click here For information and...
18 September 2015
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