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Beware of webcam blackmail

A dramatic increase has been reported in webcam blackmail, where victims are lured into taking off their clothes in front of their webcam - and sometimes performing sexual acts - allowing the fraudster to record a video. For more information on...

17 September 2012

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Computers infected on production lines

A study by software giant Microsoft has found that cybercriminals have infiltrated PC production lines to successfully infect computers with malware. For more information on protecting yourself from viruses and spyware, click here The study...

14 September 2012

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Beware of ‘supermarket voucher’ containing virus

A malware-infected email claims that several major supermarkets - Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and ASDA - have collaborated to offer customers an all-in-one shopping voucher. According to the email, the voucher entitles the bearer to receive...

13 September 2012

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Massive increase in mobile malware

Android and Apple iOS mobile operating systems are the new favorite victims being targeted by cybercriminals with malware, according to computer security company McAfee. For more information on protecting yourself from viruses and spyware on...

13 September 2012

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Council fined £250,000 for records breach

A Scottish local authority has been fined £250,000 after the pension records of former employees were found in a paper recycling bank in a supermarket car park. The penalty has been imposed on Scottish Borders Council by the Information...

11 September 2012

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