Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in fraudsters sending out fake text messages and phishing emails claiming to be from TSB. Since the start of May,…
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Action Fraud reports show £6.7 million lost to holiday booking fraud
A report compiled by Action Fraud, which is run by the City of London Police, reveals the scale of reported crime and exposes the common tactics used by fraudsters. The…
The top 8 frauds to watch out for in 2018
A new report from NatWest has identified the top ways they expect fraudsters will try and get their hands on people’s cash in 2018. NatWest has worked with research agency…
UK Launches pilot of first police-backed cyber security certificate
By Ed Targett The London Digital Security Centre (LDSC) – a joint venture between the Mayor of London, the Metropolitan Police Service and the City of London Police – today launched…
Ransomware keeping cops, NHS and local UK gov bods awake at night
Biggest threat next year, Met Police cybercrime boss says By Kat Hall Cybersecurity bods at the Met Police, NHS and the Local Government Association in the UK believe ransomware will…
Police watchdog investigates illegal outsourced Indian hackers scandal
Will the whistleblower please identify himself, asks IPCC By Gareth Corfield The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investing claims that the Metropolitan Police used outsourced Indian hackers to illegally access…