Christmas fraud alert from Dorset Police
According to the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, there are 12 types of fraud to look out for this festive season.
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Dorset residents warned to watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scam
Scammers are targeting the vulnerable and elderly by promoting fake Winter Fuel Payments on social media.
Security warning of internet-connected Christmas presents
Poole company C3IA Solutions says the market is being flooded with cheaper, less secure products such as doorbells and children’s toys.
Poole company warns of cyber-attacks
In the light of heightened tension between Russia and Ukraine and the Cobra meeting today, local companies need to be extra vigilant.
Poole company says super yachts are being targeted by cyber criminals
New regulations came into force on 1 January to protect the maritime sector which is seeing a continuing rise in cyber crime.
New legislation aims to stop hackers
With so many passwords to remember it is all too easy to choose simple ones, but legislation coming into force will stop this.
Don’t use 123456 as a password it’s too common
Research by the UK National Cyber Security Centre on passwords leaked in data breaches has revealed more than 23 million people worldwide used 123456.
Poole company says out of date computer systems are a ticking time-bomb
C31A Solutions say businesses must move with the PC times otherwise they could fall victim to hackers.
Dorset businesses ransomware warning
The National Cyber Security Centre says criminals are becoming more organised and they can buy ransomware kits from the internet.
Free webinars about scams in July
The truth behind scams will be revealed by experts in this series of webinars organised by Dorset Police.