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Government demands action on harmful websites

The Government is calling for action from web giants and ISPs to restrict harmful content on the internet, the BBC reports. For information and advice on safe use of the internet, click here. Google, BT and a number of other organisations have...

7 June 2013

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Card fraud busts follow global co-operation

UK law enforcement agencies have played a major role in the dismantling of one of the world’s largest websites selling stolen credit card data, and the arrest of the organised crime group behind the site. The case highlights the need to...

5 June 2013

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Twitter security to be tightened following hacks

Twitter has announced that it is introducing an optional two-step login to increase security. For information and advice on safe social networking, click here The move follows a number of high profile breaches, including attacks on the...

23 May 2013

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Recycled mobiles being mined for data by criminals

Recycled and stolen mobile phones from the UK are being bought by foreign criminals with fraudulent intent for as little as £10 in online auctions, for the information left on them by their former owners. For information and advice on...

21 May 2013

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