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New guide on keeping your smartphone safe

7th October 2013 Four organisations have joined forces to publish a simple guide for consumers on how to keep their smartphones safe. We recommend that you view and download the guide to share with family members and friends who have...

7 October 2013

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Silk Road drugs marketplace boss refused bail

5th October 2013 Ross Ulbricht, the man thought to be behind the online illegal drugs marketplace Silk Road, has been refused bail at a court appearance in San Francisco today. US prosecutors consider that he is too dangerous to be released...

5 October 2013

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Online vehicle fraud increasing – buyers & sellers take care

3rd October 2013 Online vehicle fraud is costing this country over £1.6million per year, with an average loss in excess of £1,400 per victim. For information and advice on buying and selling vehicles online safely, click here The...

2 October 2013

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Half a million botnet computers disabled

2nd October 2013 One of the world's largest networks of computers remotely controlled by criminals, has been partially disabled. For information and advice on keeping your computer safe from viruses and spyware, click here Global...

2 October 2013

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Watch out for Ukash loan scam

1st October 2013 A new loans scam is fooling people into using Ukash vouchers to pay a fee to secure a loan. For more information on loan scams, click here. Online cash payment provider Ukash is warning consumers of a new loans scam and...

1 October 2013

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Apple mobile users: update your iOS 7 now

30th September 2013 Apple iPhone and iPad users with iOS 7 ... have you updated your software to iOS 7.0.2. yet? If not, we recommend that you do so. For information and advice on keeping your smartphone or tablet safe, click...

30 September 2013

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Fans warned to avoid fake football kits

Fans of Premier League football clubs are being warned to be vigilant about counterfeit goods being sold online and on the streets in their clubs' names. They are not only of inferior quality, but could well be contributing to other serious...

27 September 2013

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