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Ransomware Commonly Uses Popup Pages Which Contain Blackmailing Messages
Dec 28, 2012Yesterday, three people were arrested in Stoke-on-Trent following an investigation into ransomware by officers from the Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU). Ransomware commonly uses popup pages which contain blackmailing messages, telling ...
Tags: E-Crime, ransomware, ransomware attack, security tools
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The Government Has Released Documents Detailing
Dec 28, 2012The government has today released documents detailing what it sees as highlights in the UK Cyber Security strategy it put into place last year, and its plans for the future. It has also detailed how much money is expected to be spent in ...
Tags: UK, cyber, security, government
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The UK PCeU Has Arrested Three People in Connection to Using Ransomware
Dec 24, 2012The UK Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) has arrested three people in connection to using ransomware, which security experts say poses a threat to businesses as well as consumers. Ransomware is malicious software that is inadvertently ...
Tags: Ransomware, software, computer, blackmailers
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30 People to Attend Cyber Security Boot Camp for The Cyber Security Challenge
Dec 21, 2012A group of about 30 young people will attend a cyber security boot camp next month set up by the organisations responsible for the Cyber Security Challenge . The boot camp is receiving input and support from the Metropolitan Police ...
Tags: cyber security, training camp, Internet, cyber
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Detectives Arrested Three People in Connection with Using Ransomware to Blackmail People.
Dec 17, 2012It has been reported that detectives from the Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) have arrested three people in connection with using ransomware to blackmail people. It has been alleged that computer users were targeted and led to believe ...
Tags: PCeU, ransomware, blackmail people