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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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Hacking corporate email accounts is becoming an alarmingly popular pastime with cybercriminals these days, so we'd like to offer some simple advice if you get affected. For general advice on staying safe whilst using email, click...
23 October 2012
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Tottenham defender Kyle Walker has closed his Twitter account after receiving abusive messages following his side's Saturday 4-2 home defeat to Chelsea. For more information on sensible social networking, click here The 22-year-old England...
22 October 2012
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