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Archive for October, 2009


10/15, 2009

Scam tax refunds ‘reach record’

A record 83,000 scam e-mails offering fake tax refunds were reported to the UK's tax authority in September.

10/13, 2009

Youth ‘cannot live’ without web

According to a survey released on Wednesday, 75% of 16- to 24-year-olds say they cannot live without internet access.

10/06, 2009

Google targeted in e-mail scam

Google confirms to BBC News that its e-mail system - Gmail - has been targeted as part of an "industry-wide phishing scheme".

10/01, 2009

Surge in tax refund e-mail scam

There has been a surge in a e-mail fake tax refund scam, HM Revenue and Customs has warned.

10/01, 2009

US urges ‘cyber hygiene’ effort

The US government urges all internet users to play their part in protecting the network from cyber attack.