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Watch out for fake Royal Mail text messages about shipping fees

A series of fake SMS text messages are being sent out to UK numbers that claim to be from the…

4 years ago
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Beware “Technical Support” phone scams

Technical support scams work by tricking a victim into believing they have a serious problem with their computer that needs…

4 years ago
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  • Phishing
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Two-Factor Authentication – what is it and how does it work?

Two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways of securing an online account and will protect you from the…

4 years ago
  • Facebook

Watch out for latest “see who visits your Facebook profile” spam

Posts on Facebook claim to be able to allow you to see who is visiting your Facebook profile, but it's…

4 years ago
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Beware of National Insurance number phone scam spreading in the UK

A phone scam in the UK is tricking people into handing over sensitive information by claiming their National Insurance number…

4 years ago
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Beware cryptocurrency “giveaways” from “blue tick” Twitter accounts

Verified accounts apparently belonging to celebrities on Twitter are often seen promoting Bitcoin giveaways where Twitter users can allegedly double…

4 years ago
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Our top tips on avoiding dangerous phone call scams

Scam phone calls are on the rise. With lots of people either in lockdown or isolating at home, crooks will…

4 years ago
  • Malware

Beware scam HSE email offering guidelines on COVID-19 spot check

Email users in the UK should be aware of a scam email being sent to victims claiming to be from…

4 years ago
  • Malware

5 Simple Tips to Avoid a Malware Infection

There are many different ways you can end up with malware on your computer, but following the below 5 simple…

4 years ago
  • Malware

What is Ransomware-as-a-Service? (RaaS)

With an estimated two thirds of ransomware attacks being linked to Ransomware-as-a-Service, we discuss what this means. When you want…

4 years ago