The Guardian’s Technology blog has a warning about a new but far from sophisticated phone scam, which uses a special set of numbers reserved for radiopagers.
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Think Chip & PIN Is Safe? Think Again
A team from Cambridge University featured on BBC Newsnight has managed to find a flaw in the Chip & PIN system, and reckon that the whole thing needs redeveloping to make it safe.
Phishing – don’t fall for the bait
Heard about online phishing, but know more about fly fishing? Well here are the ins and outs to help make sure you’re not caught hook, line and sinker.
Protect Your Identity: Online & Offline
This week is National Indentity Fraud Protection Week, a “nationwide effort to help in the battle against identity fraud”, and the official website has a load of tips to help both individuals and businesses avoid getting scammed by fraudsters, both online and offline.
Keep Your Eyes Open For These 2 Scams
There are a couple of scams to be on the look out for, with fraudsters attempting to steal bank and credit card details and empty accounts.
Beware Of ID Fraud When Job Hunting
A recent stunt to highlight the dangers of identity fraud when searching for jobs online shows just how easy it is to gather the personal data necessary to apply for credit card etc. in other people’s names.