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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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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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Tuesday 5th February is Safer Internet Day, an event organised in the UK by the Safer Internet Centre to raise awareness of online safety for children and young people. And Get Safe Online is making a unique contribution. Schools,...
29 January 2013
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Metropolitan Police officers investigating a series of filmed harassments in east London have arrested a fifth man today. For information and advice on safe social networking, click here The investigation was launched following a number of...
25 January 2013
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Three European men have been charged in the United States with creating and distributing a destructive computer virus. To information and advice on viruses and spyware, click here The 'Gozi' virus was used to access personal bank...
25 January 2013
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Sony has been fined £250,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) following a serious breach of the Data Protection Act. For information and advice about safe online gaming, click here To find out how to safeguard your...
24 January 2013
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