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Trusteer flags up Facebook malware scam
By Cassie Daum published
News Security software vendor uncovers malware aimed at charity-minded Facebook users.

European CyberCrime Centre set to tackle online fraud
By Khidr Suleman published
News The specialised unit at The Hague will be a hub for co-operation between member states.

PCeU shuts down 2,000 fraudulent sites
By Tom Brewster published
News On the run up to Christmas, the PCeU cuts off 2,000 fraudulent websites.

Data transparency backfires as councils lose £7 million
By Tom Brewster published
News The Government's drive for transparency has given fraudsters a helping hand in duping councils out of their money.

Online bank fraud down, phone scams up
By Tom Brewster published
News Technology remains a key tool for fraudsters, with traditional phone tricks rising sharply.

Ofcom's ex-IT boss to serve jail time
By Stewart Mitchell published
News The former Ofcom IT head will be imprisoned for defrauding the communications watchdog.

Government bets on tech to cut £21 billion fraud
By Tom Brewster published
News Francis Maude outlines plans to harness the power of technology to reduce the £21 billion of yearly losses to fraud in the public sector.

Secondhand smartphones sold with bank details
By Tom Brewster published
News Many people are flogging their mobiles but leaving valuable data, such as bank account details, on the device.
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