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15 January 2013
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New Microsoft patch fixes zero day exploit
Last week we reported that Microsoft was issuing fixes on its 'Patch Tuesday' for vulnerabilities in Windows and Office, but a permanent fix for the latest bug in older versions of Internet Explorer - a so-called zero-day...
14 January 2013
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US is main source of EU card fraud says Europol
Data breaches in the US account for most of the credit card fraud that affects the European Union. For information and advice on shopping, banking and making payments online, click here The information is published in a new report by the EU...
9 January 2013
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Facebook plea lands driver in jail
A misguided social media post has resulted in a five-month jail sentence for a 32-year old man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire. For information and advice on safe social networking, click here When Scott Woodburn was caught breaking the...
8 January 2013
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‘Patch Tuesday’ – but not for Explorer
Today sees 2013's first 'Patch Tuesday' for Microsoft - a regular occurrence in which the software giant fixes glitches in its programs by issuing user updates. Get Safe Online's advice to users is, as always, make sure you install...
8 January 2013
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Beware fake tax refund emails
January is a busy month for the HMRC, accountants and people who have yet to file their tax return or make payments on advance. For information and advice on scam and spam emails, click here Unfortunately, it is also a busy month for...
4 January 2013
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