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The internet is suffering the biggest cyber attack in history, according to experts. Internet services across the world have been disrupted and crucial online infrastructure risks being jammed by the traffic congestion. The attacks are being...
27 March 2013
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Smartphone users are being alerted to messages offering free mobile call credits by clicking on a link in the message. For information and advice on avoiding malware on smartphones and tablets, click here The offending texts, emails, BBM...
27 March 2013
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Several BBC Twitter accounts have been hacked, the corporation reports. The breach represents the latest in a series of large corporate Twitter feeds to be affected. For information and advice on safe social networking, click here The...
22 March 2013
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Online payday loans company MCO Capital Limited has had its consumer credit licence revoked by the Office of Fair Trading. The lender is no longer permitted to make regulated loans to UK consumers, with effect from Tuesday this week. The OFT...
21 March 2013
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As gamers the world over eagerly anticipate the launch of the latest new consoles, scammers are cashing in on their excitement. For information and advice on safe social networking, click here The forthcoming release of Sony's Playstation...
18 March 2013
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