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Widespread hacking of home & office IP CCTV cameras revealed
21 September 2014
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You cannot charge your iPhone in a microwave
September 19th 2014 Get Safe Online would like to warn you to ignore any advice to the effect that you can charge your iPhone by placing it in a microwave oven. However unlikely the claim may sound, we are concerned that some people may be taken...
19 September 2014
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Beware of ‘early referendum results’ messages
September 18th 2014 It seems to have been an age arriving, but finally today is the day when the people of Scotland vote on whether they wish to become an independent nation or remain as part of the United Kingdom. For information and advice...
18 September 2014
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New tactics being used by dating scammers
September 16th 2014 Dating scammers are using new tactics to lure the victims into handing over money, according the Action Fraud, the country's national fraud and internet crime reporting centre. For advice on how to keep online dating...
16 September 2014
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Rugby fans warned about fake World Cup tickets & merchandise
September 12th 2014 Rugby fans are being warned avoid being defrauded, by buying tickets and merchandise for next year's Rugby World Cup only from official sources. For information and advice about buying tickets safely online, click here Rugby...
12 September 2014
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