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13 February 2025
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Police have arrested a 41 year old man over an alleged cyber-attack on the websites of Home Secretary Theresa May and the Home Office. For more information on safe internet use, click here For more information on protecting your website, click...
7 November 2012
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Internet security researchers have discovered new malware aimed at users of Microsoft's recently-launched Windows 8 operating system. For information and advice on keeping your Windows operating system updated, click here According to...
5 November 2012
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An investigation by Channel 4 News alleges that one of Britain's largest internet dating firms hired staff to con customers into handing over more money and, in the process, abusing their personal details. To enjoy safe online dating, click...
2 November 2012
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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy's distructive path through the Caribbean and the North-East United States, there is a lesson for businesses everywhere about having the ability to maintain business continuity in the wake of such natural...
1 November 2012
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Three men have been arrested in London on suspicion of involvement with an internet scam targeting online banking customers. For information and advice on spotting and dealing with spam and scam emails, click here The suspects - two Romanians...
30 October 2012
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The destruction being delivered by Hurricane Sandy to the north eastern seaboard of the United States will have another, less obvious consequences for people in the UK and other countries. The natural disaster presents ruthless criminals with an...
30 October 2012
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