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Global botnet taken down by Microsoft & Symantec
8 February 2013
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Twitter video app gets adult rating on App Store
Twitter's new six-second video clip sharing app Vine, has had its age rating increased to 17+ on the App Store. For information and advice on keeping children safe online, click here The re-rating of the software - previously deemed...
6 February 2013
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It’s Safer Internet Day – get involved
Safer Internet Day is here, and visitors to Get Safe Online who are concerned with the safety and wellbeing of children in their care can all play their part in getting the message across. Get some practical, unbiased advice right here on this...
5 February 2013
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Phishing warning after Twitter accounts hacked
250,000 Twitter users have had their accounts hacked. Passwords, usernames, emails and other data have all been compromised. For information and advice on how to spot and deal with phishing emails, click here Those who have been affected have...
2 February 2013
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US man arrested for mass webcam blackmail
A man from California who is alleged to have blackmailed more than 350 women after convincing them to remove their clothes in front of their webcams has been arrested by the FBI. If found guilty of 'sextortion', he could receive a jail...
1 February 2013
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Cyber security information quality lacking, say businesses
The quality of information received by UK companies about the cyber security risks they face is of major concern, according to a report by a top five accountancy firm. For information and advice about keeping your business safe online,...
31 January 2013
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