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December 6th 2013 As the world mourns the death and celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela, it seems very sad to have to issue a warning about phishing emails, social media posts and fake websites instigated by fraudsters who take advantage...
6 December 2013
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December 4th 2013 With an increasing number of Twitter users - including those in the public eye - running the risk of breaking the law by commenting inappropriately on criminal cases, the Attorney General is set to publish guidance. Dominic...
4 December 2013
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December 3rd 2013 The City of London Police has joined forces with authorities from eight other countries to seize hundreds of internet domain names today that were illegally selling counterfeit merchandise online to unsuspecting consumers. To...
3 December 2013
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November 29th 2013 A football league referee from Cheshire has been charged following allegations of computer hacking at the Football Association. 30 year-old Dean Mohareb is charged with perverting the course of justice and unauthorised...
29 November 2013
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28th November 2013 As Christmas approaches, many organisations are trying to help you to keep safe when on the internet, as it's a time of not only joy and happiness but also stress, when you could be liable to be less careful. At Get...
28 November 2013
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27th November 2013 As the busiest online shopping day of the year approaches, Christmas shoppers are being urged to take care against a background of rising fraud figures. To see our top tips to keep safe while doing your Christmas...
27 November 2013
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November 26th 2013 Xbox One games console users caught swearing in video clips will have their accounts suspended, according to Microsoft. For information and advice on safe online gaming, click here Videos containing "excessive...
26 November 2013
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