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Nigeria detains 113 foreigners in a cybercrime crackdown
In a bid to tackle rising cyber threats, Nigeria’s police force detains over 100 foreign nationals linked to sophisticated online scams.
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Murky world of ’hitmen for hire’ sites has been revealed, spotlighting a ’kill list’ individual who paid $50,000 to inject his ex with heroin
Chillingly, the man who exposed the murder-for-hire plot warns that many Brits may not realize they are on a ’kill list’ as well.
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Hackers steal call records of ’nearly all’ AT&T customers
Hackers stole call and text records data from "nearly all" of 109 million AT&T Wireless customers, the telecommunications company disclosed on Friday.
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My precious memories with mum were stolen WEEKS after she died due to my mistake
A DAUGHTER'S precious memories with her mum were stolen just weeks after she died due to a simple mistake.Ruth Wilson's phone was hacked and she was l
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Four ways to spot if your car has been 'clocked' as scam to sting 400k Brits
A WHOPPING 400,000 Brits are at risk of buying a "clocked" car in 2024 alone, experts have warned.The sneaky scam, that sees unscrupulous sellers wind
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Holiday warning for Brits ahead of new travel rules launching next year
BRITS have been warned to watch out for a rise in scam websites spreading misinformation about new travel rules.There are thought to be more than 100
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AI ‘can mimic voices of people you know’ as experts reveal trick to stay safe
A NEW type of scam is on the rise - and it uses AI tools to mimic the voices of people you trust."Vishing,” a combination of "voice" and "phishing,"
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Jamie Carragher apologises for 'strange' behaviour after being hacked on X
JAMIE CARRAGHER has apologised to anyone who received "strange" messages from his hacked X account on Tuesday.The Liverpool icon's log in details were
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All UK and US Android owners warned of 'Medusa' attack that raids bank accounts
BRITS and Americans have been warned of a vicious banking attack targeting Android users.Dubbed "Medusa", the campaign allows cyber thieves to raid ac
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‘You might have it without realizing’ warns expert over ‘dangerous’ Microsoft AI
BE wary when buying a Microsoft laptop in the coming months - it may be equipped with an AI tool that takes pictures of your activity.Microsoft introd
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Android owners warned over horrifying attack that locks them out of their phone
ANDROID owners have been warned of a vicious attack that's capable of locking them out of their phone and deleting precious photos.The latest worrying
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AI 'can be manipulated' as expert reveals scheme that lets chatbots defraud you
ARTIFICIAL intelligence chatbots could be "manipulated" by cyber-criminals to defraud you.That's the stark warning from a leading security expert who
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Russian hackers 'publish NHS patients' blood test data' online in shock breach
RUSSIAN hackers have allegedly published NHS patients' names, dates of birth and personal blood test data from a shocking cyber attack.Synnovis, a con
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Google Chrome users warned of 'clever' fake alert hackers use to raid accounts
GOOGLE Chrome users have been warned about a new "clever" trick used by hackers to raid accounts.The same sneaky threat has been targeting those using
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Change Gmail and Outlook password using ‘phrase rule’ right now, experts warn
HACKERS can unscramble passwords with shocking accuracy, but there are easy steps users can take to be more secure.Computer security experts at Kasper
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Outlook & Gmail users warned of change to email apps that could block access
MICROSOFT has announced a wave of changes that could affect how people access their emails and even block some apps.And the move may affect a number o
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Sinister new tactics used by crooks to snatch phones & access cash
THIEVES are stealing personal details from bank, credit card and shopping apps by duping victims into unlocking their phones, a Sun on Sunday probe ha
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Warning for millions of iPhone & Android users before going on holiday this year
HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned not fall victim to cyber thieves on their travels this summer.While pickpockets might be the first thing you think of i
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You have a high IQ if you can spot all six red flags in tricky phishing email
A STRANGE email could be malicious, but those with a high IQ have nothing to worry about.The message contains six red flags to watch out for and spott
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Gmail & Outlook users must look out for fake Asda email containing three words
BRITS have been warned about a spate of tempting emails landing in their inboxes purporting to come from Asda.This latest scam has seen a surge in rep
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Virgin Media O2 announces major free mobile upgrade that filters out scam calls
A NEW scam call filter is set to roll out to millions of UK smartphones in the coming weeks, Virgin Media O2 has announced.The new feature aims to sla
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Passengers warned about costly holiday flights scam & every airline is affected
BRIT holidaymakers are being warned to be on the lookout for scams that could see their personal data being stolen on social media.A recent study fro
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Scammers emptied my bank account using my phone number… they're coming for YOU
A MUM was targeted by scammers who emptied thousands from her bank account using just her mobile phone number.Caroline Leary's number was ported from
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3 words that instantly give away bank-raiding texts - plus 5 more giveaways
A THREE-WORD phrase said too soon is an immediate red flag, and could mean you're being primed for a scam.Recognising the signs of a too-good-to-be-tr
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AI expert warns deepfakes are now the 'biggest evolving threat'
DEEPFAKES are now the "biggest evolving threat" when it comes to cyber-crime.That's what a leading cyber-expert told The U.S. Sun in a stark warning o