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Missed a news story? Here’s your chance to catch up! This is our archive of all news stories featured in the Personal and Business sections of knowthenet. The stories are listed in date order for ease of reference.

 
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Finance security chief highlights risks of cybercrime
26/04/2012
Tags: Cybercrime, Online banking, Online shopping

We could be three times more likely to fall victim of identity fraud than burglary according to the Head of Security at Barclaycard who is warning of the risks of cybercrime.

Neira Jones told the 2012 Information Security Conference that that fraud cost the UK economy £73bn last year and that almost £5bn of that was caused by mass marketing scams or ID theft.

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Hype over mobile payments is a reminder to check online banking security
17/02/2012
Tags: Mobile Internet, Online banking, Online shopping

There's currently a lot of interest in a new mobile app that allows users to link their bank account to their smartphone and send up to £300 to others just using their phone.

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UK leads the way in saving money and time by doing everyday tasks online
31/01/2012
Tags: Ecommerce, Mobile Internet, Online banking, Online shopping

Families could be saving more than £3,000 by doing tasks such as banking and shopping online according to new research. 

A detailed study looked at the value of the web to the world’s 20 wealthiest nations and found that the UK was leading the way in making the most of life online. 

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Cookies make a TV talking point so what do they do?
18/01/2012
Tags: Internet law, Online banking, Online shopping

Website cookies featured in a Channel 4 TV show this week, looking at the rise of automated services. So what are they and what do they mean for us?

Cookies are text files that allow a website to record your visit. This means you can be recognised when you go to the site again. This can be particularly useful for sites that allow you to customise a page so it looks the same every time you visit.

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Consumers warned to stay cautious this Christmas
14/12/2011
Tags: Identity theft, Online banking, Online shopping

With less than a fortnight to go until Christmas Day, there is further evidence that consumers need to be careful when searching for presents online.

An internet security firm is warning that cyber criminals are likely to be targeting shoppers using malware or phishing traps in a bid to collect data such as credit card or online banking details.

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Mobile banking security a top concern for UK consumers
09/12/2011
Tags: Identity theft, Mobile Internet, Online banking

Security fears seem to be a key issue putting UK shoppers off mobile online banking according to a new study by financial advisory firm KPMG. 

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Many of us are online for longer than we sleep so make the most of it
25/11/2011
Tags: Music and video, Online banking, Online gaming, Online shopping

One in four of us are apparently spending more time online than we do asleep according to a new survey.

The results show how the internet has become an essential part of daily life. One in three of us apparently check our emails more than six times a day while one in seven check social media accounts just as frequently.

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