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HMRC takes down record number of malicious websites
News Deploying new technology has also led to a dramatic reduction in the number of fake texts, according to figures
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Hackers love the UK, but not for the reason you think
News Ex-Met cyber specialist explains why the UK is such a popular destination for cyber criminals
By Adam Shepherd Published
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Spike in World Cup phishing scams detected by Kaspersky
News Attackers are impersonating World Cup partners and advertising tickets for up to ten times their face value
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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The worst Google scams and how to avoid them
In-depth Google provides a vast amount of knowledge at your fingertips, but scammers lie in wait if you search for the wrong thing
By Daniel Booth Published
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GDPR email alerts exploited to conduct phishing attacks
News Malicious actors posing as well-known businesses using the guise of GDPR to steal personal data
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Martin Lewis to sue Facebook over Bitcoin ad 'scams'
News Entrepreneur complains that Facebook won't remove ads using his name until he reports them
By Gabriella Buckner Published
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Football club Lazio loses €2 million to phishing scam
News The Italian team sent an outstanding transfer bill to a fraudster's bank account
By Dale Walker Published
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Never mind fake news, it’s the fake emails that need to stop
Opinion While some email scams may not be particularly convincing, that doesn't mean they can't cause disruption
By Jon Honeyball Published
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Why Nadine Dorries is totally wrong about password sharing
Opinion Frustration abounds as MPs expose their backwards security practises
By Adam Shepherd Published
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UK cops to lose access to Europol's cyber crime resources
News Cyber cops will be on their own once Britain leaves the EU
By Adam Shepherd Published
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Newcastle Uni students warned of scam site
News Fake site tricks users into handing over personal details and payments for fake courses
By Adam Shepherd Published
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FTC cracks down on tech support scams
News Operation Tech Trap targets long-running support scams
By Nicole Kobie Published
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