Cybercrime

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Ad Feature Thomas Murray launches CyberResponse+ service

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The common passwords most likely to put you at risk of being hacked

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The 5 creepy signs you've fallen victim to a cyber attack

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Simple phone mistake that could ruin your holiday at the airport

John Andreas Wik pleaded guilty to publishing material intended to stir up religious hatred and was issued a 24 month suspended sentenceplaceholder image

Man behind train station cyber attacks sentenced

Pupils in Edinburgh have been cut off from revision resources ahead of exam dates following an attempted cyber attack.placeholder image

Council hit by cyber attack affecting schools network

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Schools targeted in suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack

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Every area targeted in police crackdown on 'dodgy' firesticks

Fraud Minister Lord Hanson has advice for how to avoid rental fraud, as causes of the scam are on the rise.placeholder image

'Three words could stop you from falling victim to rental fraud' By The Newsroom

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Warning over latest TikTok scam text

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Scary Christmas Market scam that could ruin Xmas

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV servicesplaceholder image

Can you go to jail for using a ‘dodgy’ firestick?

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How police detect people using ‘dodgy’ firesticks

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Supermarkets ‘impacted’ by major hack on Blue Yonder

The UK Government said it has its “eyes wide open when it comes to China”, as it blamed Beijing for cyber attacks on other state systems, such as the Electoral Commission and systems used by parliamentariansplaceholder image

Police warn public after hundreds of online ticket frauds recorded

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‘Shocking’ rise in parking fine scams - what to watch for

Don’t click links in unsolicited messages! ❌

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

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TikTok scam warning over ‘part-time’ job text

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Jail for ‘depraved’ paedophile who used AI to make child abuse pics

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Theatre fans urged to ‘change password’ after data breach

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Warning to university students, as 'smishing' scams target their loans

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What is Telegram and why has the founder been arrested?

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Why charging your phone at the airport could put you at risk

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The creepy computer glitch you should never ignore

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Tourists warned to watch for these cyber scams this summer

11 of the most damaging cyberattacks and data breaches in Britain in the last 15 years. Photo: JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Imagesplaceholder image

The 11 most damaging cyberattacks in Britain in last 15 years

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Police take down global hub for ‘entry-level’ cyber-crime 

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I’m a cybersecurity expert and this trick is a hackers' nightmare

Good luck figuring out these passwords 📱

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

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Charity hit by 'relentless' cyber attack as suspected hacker arrested

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Man charged over 'Evil Twin' WiFi attacks on planes

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Be alert to cyber criminals cashing in on pandemic – Paul Mosson

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Train to fight online crime

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New Edinburgh Napier University course aims to close net on cyber crime

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Warning over cybercrime

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