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23 October 2013
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Top safety tips for Get Safe Online Week
21st October 2013 Today sees the launch of Get Safe Online Week, an annual awareness campaign organised by Get Safe Online to reinforce the fact that people can stay online safely just by following some simple precautions. For this year's...
21 October 2013
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Pension fraud websites closed down
18th October 2013 A number of websites designed to deceive the public into losing much or all of their pension savings have been taken offline, after the National Crime Agency (NCA) alerted internet registries. For information and advice on...
18 October 2013
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Update your Java software
17th October 2013 Java, a software program that runs behind the scenes on billions of devices, has received a substantial security update which users are being urged to download. For information and advice on software updates, click...
17 October 2013
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New app saves Snapchat pics
15th October 2013 Pictures on a popular photo sharing app whose unique feature is that they 'disappear' after a few seconds, can now be saved with the use of a newly-released app. This highlights the potential dangers of posting certain...
15 October 2013
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Government moves against mobile phone theft
14th October 2013 A UK Government summit with mobile phone manufacturers has led to the investigation of new initiatives to reduce the theft of handsets, says the Home Office. For information and advice on keeping your mobile phone safe, click...
14 October 2013
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