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What is a phishing scam? What does phishing mean?

If you've heard the term "phishing scam" before, but not quite understood what it meant, then this article explains what…

7 years ago
  • In The News

Windows 7 has exactly ONE YEAR left of extended support

There is exactly one year left of support for Windows 7, as the operating system nears the end of its…

7 years ago
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How a TV License scam stole £10,000 from UK couple

Professional cyber crooks managed to steal £10,000 from a couple in Hampshire, UK, by claiming they needed to renew their…

7 years ago
  • In The News

New most retweeted tweet ever resembles typical online scam

The much coveted honour of most retweeted Tweet ever has a new owner from today as a Japanese billionaire smashes…

7 years ago
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What’s the difference between a targeted and untargeted attack?

When discussing cyber-attacks, you may hear us and others refer to targeted, or untargeted, when describing the type of attack.…

7 years ago
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5 easy New Year 2019 Resolutions for your online security & privacy

New Year. New Year's resolutions. Many of us will no doubt be promising ourselves that we'll hit the gym more…

7 years ago
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Fake website tricking Facebook users with cheap electronics – five red flags

Websites and adverts peddling too-good-to-be-true deals are popular at this time of the year; the below article details all the…

7 years ago
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Worst Password List for 2018 has been revealed…

As with every year, security firm SplashData has revealed its list of the most commonly used passwords, which, as always,…

7 years ago
  • Facebook

Fake LEGO website promoted through Facebook’s sponsored adverts

Crooks have yet again managed to exploit Facebook’s sponsored adverts feature to promote scams leading to spoof LEGO websites. We've…

8 years ago
  • Facebook

What should you do if you get a second Facebook friend request

We explain what Facebook users should do if they receive a suspicious friend request from someone they are already friends…

8 years ago