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5th October 2013 Ross Ulbricht, the man thought to be behind the online illegal drugs marketplace Silk Road, has been refused bail at a court appearance in San Francisco today. US prosecutors consider that he is too dangerous to be released...
5 October 2013
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3rd October 2013 Online vehicle fraud is costing this country over £1.6million per year, with an average loss in excess of £1,400 per victim. For information and advice on buying and selling vehicles online safely, click here The...
2 October 2013
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2nd October 2013 One of the world's largest networks of computers remotely controlled by criminals, has been partially disabled. For information and advice on keeping your computer safe from viruses and spyware, click here Global...
2 October 2013
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1st October 2013 A new loans scam is fooling people into using Ukash vouchers to pay a fee to secure a loan. For more information on loan scams, click here. Online cash payment provider Ukash is warning consumers of a new loans scam and...
1 October 2013
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30th September 2013 Apple iPhone and iPad users with iOS 7 ... have you updated your software to iOS 7.0.2. yet? If not, we recommend that you do so. For information and advice on keeping your smartphone or tablet safe, click...
30 September 2013
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Fans of Premier League football clubs are being warned to be vigilant about counterfeit goods being sold online and on the streets in their clubs' names. They are not only of inferior quality, but could well be contributing to other serious...
27 September 2013
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26th September 2013 A small trader in London has been fined £5,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after the loss of a hard drive containing financial details relating to all of its customers. The incident serves as a...
26 September 2013
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