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2 July 2013
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New police unit tackles piracy and counterfeiting
A new police unit focusing on targeting online piracy and counterfeit crime has been set up. Intellectual Property Minister Lord Younger and City of London Police Commissioner Adrian Leppard jointly launched the new unit - one of the first of...
1 July 2013
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Unlicensed medicines seized, websites closed down
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the closing down or suspension of over 9,500 illegal online websites selling counterfeit and unlicensed medicines. For more information on the dangers of using...
28 June 2013
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Mobile users must guard better against malware
Mobile phone and tablet users are being warned to take better precautions to protect their devices against viruses, spyware and other malware. For information and advice on protecting your mobile device against malware, click here The warning...
27 June 2013
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Google ordered to remove WiFi data
Google must delete remaining data "mistakenly collected" from WiFi networks to avoid criminal proceedings, says the Information 's Office (ICO). The issue highlights the importance of ensuring your WiFi network is secure in order to...
24 June 2013
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EU planning harsher penalties for hacking, botnets
European computer hackers and people who create and use botnets could soon face harsher penalties, if new regulations are introduced. A new directive on computer crime being planned by the European Union will include harsh penalties for people...
20 June 2013
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Jail sentences follow international phishing scam
An estimated £59 million worth of fraud has been prevented in the UK after three men were convicted for launching what is thought to be the UK's biggest cyber phishing case in the UK to date. All have received substantial jail...
18 June 2013
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