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‘WannaCry’ Two – What you need to know and how you can protect yourself
Recent news reports cite that there is a new type of the malware spreading across the world’s computers that is similar to the infections back in May that affected large parts of the NHS. This malware is again known as ransomware that...
28 June 2017
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New Met Police online safety videos
The Metropolitan Police’s Fraud Squad has produced five videos to advise internet users on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime by adjusting current online behaviours that can make users vulnerable to cybercriminal activity. Last...
26 June 2017
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Survey reveals online safety risks to children
June 7th 2017 Findings revealed in the latest update to the Net Aware guide - published by children's charity NSPCC - show how easy it is for school children to access dangerous and harmful material online - despite repeated calls for...
7 June 2017
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Manchester charity concert fake ticket warning
June 2nd 2017 In general, criminals have no scruples about whom they defraud – however much hardship or despair it causes the victim. However, the offer of fraudulent tickets to this Sunday’s One Love Manchester concert featuring Ariana...
2 June 2017
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Over half of young gamers experience abuse
May 31st 2017 Research carried out with young online gamers by anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label, has revealed that 57% of those surveyed had been victims of bullying online when playing games. For information and advice on safe online...
31 May 2017
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