Online safety is a massive subject that affects every internet user. So it’s no wonder that every day, the news contains stories about the latest scams and frauds, viruses, identity theft, lost data, and a host of other subjects. As well as the latest defences against cybercrime.
We select some of the more relevant and interesting news as it happens, to keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in the world of online safety.
NCA warns over ‘RAMNIT ’ Windows computer attack
Lenovo forced to remove hidden adware from PCs
Users download malware after Jamie Oliver’s site hacked
Online dating fraud up by 33% last year
Suspended sentence for sale of unlicensed erectile dysfunction drugs
It’s Safer Internet Day
Tues 10th Feb is Safer Internet Day
18-25s most defrauded jobseekers in Britain
Google forced to improve data protection
Warning about ‘LinkedIn’ scam emails
1,600 websites selling illegal medicines closed down last year
Life imprisonment for online gaming killer
Taking care with your smart devices
Have a happy and safe Christmas
Last minute online shopping safety tips
Owners still getting big bills when phones stolen
PM announces new measures to kerb abuse images
Counterfeit Christmas goods warning follows arrests
Hack closes Sony PlayStation store
Money lost to phone scammers triples in a year
‘Most risky’ Christmas gift list published
Arrests in Expendables 3 movie leak investigation
eCigarettes could harm your ... computer!
UK arrests for international computer hijack gang
Regulator publishes advice on IP camera security
Insight into new Met Police cyber unit
BBC launches guide to scam emails
Windows 10 security features revealed
True cost of crime revealed
New cyber lesson plan for schools
Microsoft issues PowerPoint flaw fix
World’s first biometric payment card launched
Hacked posted Snapchat images include children
Snappening - massive leak of Snapchat pics imminent
Jail for romance scam money launderer
McCann troll found dead in hotel room
Jail for Twitter troll Peter Nunn
Severe bug warning for non-Windows computers/devices
Widespread hacking of home & office IP CCTV cameras revealed
You cannot charge your iPhone in a microwave
Beware of ‘early referendum results’ messages
New tactics being used by dating scammers
Rugby fans warned about fake World Cup tickets & merchandise
iPhone 6 & Apple Pay ... safe or not?
Ex-employee prosecuted for stealing data for new job
Blue dinosaur helps Facebook users with privacy
iPhones most at risk of theft, says government report
Apple will bolster iCloud security, says CEO
Woman to lose home following identity fraud
iCloud: secure or not?
Arrest after swoop on illegal sport streaming website
Users of old browsers get 2013 Google results page
Man convicted for attack on Met Police website
Hajj pilgrims warned about scams following arrests
Watch out for Ice Bucket Challenge scams
Sony and other game networks hacked
Sony and other game networks hacked
Elderly couple lose £85,000 in telephone bank scam
Elderly couple lose £85,000 in telephone bank scam
Men on trial for romance scam
Arrests after £1 million courier fraud investigation
Ask.fm “will be safe” following sale
4 in 10 adults are not installing internet security software
Possible fix for Cryptolocker-infected computers
Arrest on suspicion of running proxy server for illegal downloads
Gang reported to have hacked 1.2 billion usernames & passwords
Graduate is victim of oil & gas industry job scam
Facebook scam that tricks you being hacked
Serial ticket fraudster gets additional prison sentence
Man arrested on suspicion of selling fake designer clothes
Most new subscribers opting out of ISP parental filters
Scammers exploit MH17 disaster
Sharp increase in child abuse images on open internet
Cryptowall - new ransomware malware warning
Deleting data not sufficient when disposing of smartphones
Collaboration to combat ‘Shylock’ malware
Five arrested over misleading ‘government’ websites
Hajj pilgrims warned against travel scams
Get Safe Online leads awareness of ‘social engineering’ dangers
Man jailed after grooming 13 year-old on Facebook
Beware of scam tax credits emails
Trolling civil servant sacked
Protect against malware threat this weekend!
EU introduces better rights for online shoppers
Government launches Cyber Essentials for business
We have short time to beat powerful computer attack
Moped phone theft gang jailed
Important advice for eBay users
Huge seizure of illegal medicines part of worldwide bust
eBay asks users to change passwords following hack
Fake Justice.gov.uk parking fine emails strike again
UK raids against Blackshades malware users
Police call on industry to collaborate on ticket fraud
EU court rules on Google “right to be forgotten”
Northern Ireland town hit by bank scams
Northern Ireland parents urged to get ‘switched on’
MHRA warns about online herbal medicines
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XP users get one last security fix
