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The best source of free, expert, practical, impartial advice for staying safe online for consumers and small businesses
United Kingdom
Joined February 2009
What the UK’s Online Safety Act means for IT companies
itpro.com
Experts reveal the potential impact and necessary requirements of the UK’s Online Safety Act, introduced to protect children from harmful content online
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Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company - BBC News
bbc.co.uk
Transport company KNP forced to shut down after international hacker gangs target thousands of UK businesses.
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You may be going on holiday BUT you can't afford to let your guard down online. That includes when you're using public Wi-Fi hotspots (including at the airport, ferry or cruise terminal), which could be unsecured or just fraudulent. Or not . who knows?
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If your phone or tablet was lost while you're away, what effect would it have on your holiday? It's not just the device itself . it's what ON or accessible FROM it. Check out our advice on staying safe while you're away on holiday
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RT @GetSafeOnline: When it comes to keeping your kids safe and happy online, we have a whole bunch of useful, practical advice. Check it ou….
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If you're off on holiday soon, we have some online safety tips for you. Did you know that if your home is burgled while you're away and you've posted about your holiday on social media, the insurance company may not pay out? Think twice before you post
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With the school holidays almost upon us and your kids having lots of time on their hands, are you in touch with what they do online? #SafeHappyKidsOnline
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The Co-op's CEO confirmed this morning that all of its 6.5 million members had data stolen in the recent cyberattack on the firm. If you're a member, read our advice to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft in the aftermath of the attack
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Arrests made after huge HMRC scam campaign hit 100,000 accounts
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The Romanian nationals are accused of having used stolen data to make fraudulent claims
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Parental controls, ISP filters, and child-friendly platforms can make a difference when it comes to safeguarding your kids. But don’t just rely on tech … discuss and agree rules and boundaries too #SafeHappyKidsOnline
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M&S chair calls for mandatory reporting of cyber attacks after "traumatic" ransomware incident – but will it do more harm than good?
itpro.com
The call comes after the retailer struggled to recover from a massive ransomware incident
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Arrests made in hunt for hackers behind cyber attacks on M&S and Co-op
itpro.com
The suspects remain in custody for questioning by officers from the NCA's National Cyber Crime Unit
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‘The worst thing an employee could do’: Workers are covering up cyber attacks for fear of reprisal – here’s why that’s a huge problem
itpro.com
Research shows that fear of the consequences is driving employees to cover up security failures
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Everything we know about the Ingram Micro cyber attack so far
itpro.com
The ransomware attack on Ingram Micro has been claimed by the rapidly-expanding SafePay group
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UK emergency alert to be tested on mobile phones for second time in September - BBC News
bbc.co.uk
A test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues.
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Parental controls, ISP filters, and child-friendly platforms can make a difference when it comes to safeguarding your kids. But don’t just rely on tech … discuss and agree rules and boundaries too #SafeHappyKidsOnline
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“As medics worked to save my dad, people shared photos online”
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As Eve's father was being treated at the scene of a crash, those around her were taking photos.
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Singapore police can now seize bank accounts to stop scams - BBC News
bbc.co.uk
The new law was passed to combat Singapore's worsening scam problem, but some have said it is too intrusive.
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A major ransomware hosting provider just got hit US with sanctions
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Aeza Group's services were being used for ransomware, infostealers, and disinformation
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