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New police unit tackles piracy and counterfeiting

A new police unit focusing on targeting online piracy and counterfeit crime has been set up. Intellectual Property Minister Lord Younger and City of London Police Commissioner Adrian Leppard jointly launched the new unit - one of the first of...

1 July 2013

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Unlicensed medicines seized, websites closed down

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the closing down or suspension of over 9,500 illegal online websites selling counterfeit and unlicensed medicines. For more information on the dangers of using...

28 June 2013

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Mobile users must guard better against malware

Mobile phone and tablet users are being warned to take better precautions to protect their devices against viruses, spyware and other malware. For information and advice on protecting your mobile device against malware, click here The warning...

27 June 2013

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Google ordered to remove WiFi data

Google must delete remaining data "mistakenly collected" from WiFi networks to avoid criminal proceedings, says the Information 's Office (ICO). The issue highlights the importance of ensuring your WiFi network is secure in order to...

24 June 2013

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