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12 September 2013
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Fingerprint ID for new Apple iPhone
11th September 2013 Apple has just launched its new smartphone lineup, which according to some may mark the beginning of the end for passwords on mobile devices. For information and advice on safe use of your smartphone or tablet, click...
11 September 2013
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Look out for Microsoft & Adobe patches today
10th September 2013 Visitors to Get Safe Online are advised to look out for software updates from Microsoft and Adobe today, and if prompted, install them on your computers. For information and advice on software updates, click here This...
10 September 2013
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Man arrested over Le Vell Facebook post
9th September 2013 A Manchester man has been arrested after it is claimed that he revealed the identity of the alleged victim of Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell in a Facebook post. For information and advice on responsible social...
9 September 2013
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New child safety campaign from Get Safe Online
5th September 2013 Today sees the launch of Get Safe Online's 'Switched On' campaign, aimed at helping parents and other adults responsible for children to ensure that their charges stay safe when on the internet. For...
5 September 2013
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Students urged to be wary about rental fraud
4th September 2013 Sudents seeking accommodation have been urged to be careful after it has emerged that one in ten people have been scammed by a landlord or lodger. Read Get Safe Online's information and advice on safe property rental by...
4 September 2013
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Croydon main jailed for online fraud
3rd September 2013 A man who carried out online scams worth more than £300,000 has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Ironically, however, he may not have made a significant sum of money for himself. For information and advice on...
3 September 2013
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