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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.

 
London Olympic Track
Don’t let fraudsters become a hurdle to buying Olympic tickets
11/05/2012
Tags: Cybercrime, Online safety, Online shopping

As the next round of London 2012 Olympic tickets go on sale to those who missed out in previous rounds, fraudsters will once again be looking to cash in. 

There is likely to be another increase in bogus websites offering fake or even non-existent tickets to take advantage of consumers seeking a chance to see the games. 

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Deal or No Deal star highlights the problem of internet trolls
13/04/2012
Tags: Cyberbullying, Cybercrime, Online safety, Social networking

The problem of so called ‘internet trolling’ came under the spotlight this week after TV personality Noel Edmonds revealed he had met with the creator of a page targeting him.

The term ‘internet troll’ describes someone who posts comments, videos or starts social networking groups to make provocative and sometimes personal attacks on individuals. 

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Employers need to work on staff attitudes to passwords
10/04/2012
Tags: Cybercrime, Data protection online, Online safety

Many employees are failing to follow basic security measures designed to keep their passwords safe according a new survey. 

The research found that 60 percent of workers questioned said they had written their password down or even shared it with someone else. 

Half of the employees questioned also said they would be willing to give up their work password for less than £5 while a third said they would ask for £50 or more for their Facebook login details. 

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Check who is checking up on your online check-ins
04/04/2012
Tags: Online dating, Online Privacy, Online safety, Social networking

Sharing your location online has become a hot topic after a mobile application was withdrawn by the developers this week following complaints about what it revealed.

Networks such as Foursquare and Facebook can make use of the GPS tracking feature built into most smartphones to allow users to “check-in” which can be especially useful when organising to meet friends or attending busy concerts or conferences. 

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A warning to be cautious what you click
29/03/2012
Tags: Cybercrime, Online safety, Search engines

Simply misspelling your favourite web address could be an expensive mistake according to the regulator of premium rate phone numbers.

PhonepayPlus say consumers are getting caught out by a practice known as typosquatting where malicious websites have addresses very similar to those of popular sites, often with a difference of only one or two letters. 

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Simple steps to protect yourself as software giant targets criminal computer network
27/03/2012
Tags: Cybercrime, Online safety

Details have been revealed this week of an operation targeting one of the largest criminal networks which may have taken over millions of computers without the users even knowing. 

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Don't get caught out when looking for love online this Valentine's Day
14/02/2012
Tags: Cybercrime, Online dating, Online safety

Could the romantic atmosphere of 14th February prompt you to consider signing up for an online dating site in search of love? If so, then make sure you protect yourself from the risks.

Online dating can be a great way to meet people who share your interests and hobbies without leaving it to chance. Every year there are thousands of people who get together romantically or even get married as a result of meeting through online dating sites.

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