Tag: identity theft
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House of Lords warns of e-crime fears
Report recommends harder, smarter fight against online dangers. A major report by the Science and Technology Committee of the UK’s House of Lords has found the internet to be rife with crime, with current legislation to control it seriously lacking and public mistrust and fear extremely high. The detailed study, entitled ‘Personal Internet Security’, probes…
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Malware and phishing cost US users $7 billion in two years
Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams. US consumer watchdog Consumer Reports has unveiled its annual ‘State of the Net’ study, showing serious numbers being affected by viruses, spyware and online scams. The survey of over 2,000 US households found that 38% had been hit by a virus…
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UK users ignoring security issues
Surveys find public in the dark and careless about sensitive data. Several surveys out this week have shown the UK public is failing to take basic security precautions to protect themselves online. A study by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has shown a sloppy attitude to password use, while another poll commissioned by…