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# phishing - Monday 1 October, 2012
Consumer agency urges vigilance against scams
The National Consumer Agency has said it received 835 scam-related queries in the last 12 months, most related to ‘PC phishing’
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Revenue warns internet users over fake email ‘tax refund’ scam
If you get an email offering you a €278 tax refund, steer clear – sadly, it’s too good to be true.
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Crime costs for small businesses increasing – survey
Reported crimes – in all forms – have increased over the past two years despite over €2 billion being spent on security measures.
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Tech giants join forces to end phishing emails
Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo, and PayPal are among the companies which have started a tough new approach to stopping scam emails.
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This call may be recorded… Hackers targeting smartphones, warn experts
Hackers are turning to smartphones to access personal information, with Android devices said to be especially vulnerable.
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China refutes Google’s claims that Gmail attacks originated in Jinan
Chinese state media says Google “arbitrarily pointing the finger at China” for a second time, after the internet company warned users it had detected a Gmail account hacking scame.
Share Tweet1Google uncovers Gmail security attack aimed at tricking users into sharing passwords
Internet company says personal Gmail accounts belonging to US government officials, journalists and Chinese political activists are among the hundreds affected.
Share Tweet6# phishing - Thursday 19 May, 2011
Ryanair warns of ‘car promo’ email scam
The budget airline warns of an email scam advising people to pay for the delivery of a car “won” in a scratchcard competition.
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