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5 scams that start with a telephone

There are a number of scams that we can be exposed to that begin with a simple telephone call, so…

10 years ago
  • Malware
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Why keeping your software up-to-date is absolutely vital

Whether you use a phone, a tablet, a laptop or a PC to connect to the Internet, they all have…

10 years ago
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Toy company Vtech has been hacked – what to do

If you're a customer of the Vtech Learning Lodge website, a site that allows you to download kid friendly videos,…

10 years ago
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11 important online safety tips for Black Friday shoppers

Black Friday is nearly upon us, and that means more people will be looking for great deals on the Internet…

10 years ago
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5 scams Black Friday Internet shoppers need to watch out for

If you're one of those who believe the festive shopping season begins when we enter into the 1 month countdown…

10 years ago
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‘What are your most used words on Facebook’ app goes viral

A viral app on Facebook has got some people confused and worried, highlighting there is still lots to learn about…

10 years ago
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What is Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack? Jargon Buster

We explain what a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is, how it works and how you can help prevent them…

10 years ago
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The 36 books for 1 “book exchange” pyramid scheme debunked…

Last week we wrote about a pyramid scheme called the "kids book exchange" that claimed participants could receive 36 books…

10 years ago
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Can you get an iPhone 6S for £1? The Bait and Switch scam.

Have you ever come across a website purporting to offer the much coveted iPhone 6S for only £1? These scammy…

11 years ago
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‘Military Romance scams’ on Facebook and email

Military romance scams are a common type of Internet romance scam, and they can be initiated on Facebook, through email…

11 years ago