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# phishing - Wednesday 11 March, 2020
Gardaí warn public to be alert to 'fraudsters exploiting the spread of Covid-19'
The three types of fraud being highlighted at present involve internet phishing, fraudulent selling, and social engineering scams.
# phishing - Monday 22 July, 2019
Bank of Ireland warns customers over phishing text scam
People have been receiving text messages claiming to be from Bank of Ireland.
# phishing - Thursday 22 November, 2018
Take care: Consumers warned about potential scammers ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Gardaí have issued a range of advice to help people avoid getting caught when buying online ahead of the Christmas period.
# phishing - Tuesday 16 October, 2018
We're exposed to potential threats via email every day - here's how to spot malicious messages
The most sinister of cyber-attacks are often simply delivered, writes Richard Lambe.
# phishing - Thursday 17 August, 2017
Got an email from Revenue today? Be careful as it could be a scam
Minister Denis Naughten said people must remain vigilant against cyber criminals.
# phishing - Friday 21 July, 2017
Poll: Have you ever fallen victim to a mail fraud or email scam?
Guarding your personal and bank details is essential for modern living, but it’s possible for even the wary to be caught out occasionally.
# phishing - Wednesday 19 July, 2017
Warning as a number of Irish law firms targeted by scam emails
Users have been advised not to open the email.
# phishing - Thursday 4 May, 2017
Use Gmail? Sneaky hackers use contact emails to attack Google Docs
The internet giant has managed to contain the attack.
# phishing - Wednesday 25 January, 2017
The man who hacked nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence gets 9 months in jail
Edward Majercyzk hacked more than 300 email and other online accounts.
# phishing - Monday 1 August, 2016
Customers warned not to open Irish Water "account maintenance email"
If you receive a suspicious mail like this, it’s recommended you check the sender and don’t click on any links.
# phishing - Thursday 31 March, 2016
Beware: This scam email is being sent to Electric Ireland customers
The phishing scam brings you to a fake payment page where you’re asked to enter in financial details.
# phishing - Monday 25 January, 2016
If you get an email like this from Irish Water, delete it immediately
A number of people have been sent emails which appear to come from the company.
# phishing - Monday 11 January, 2016
If you receive an email like this from WhatsApp, do not open it
The emails aim to trick people into downloading malware onto their computers.
# phishing - Tuesday 25 August, 2015
The self-proclaimed 'Spam King' is about to get his comeuppance
A Las Vegas man who sent more than 27 million Facebook messages is facing jail time
# phishing - Tuesday 23 December, 2014
Company directors falling prey to banking phone and email scams
Gardaí have issued a warning today.
# phishing - Thursday 30 October, 2014
Phishing attacks are down, but be careful before Christmas
Phishing is surprisingly lucrative.
# phishing - Tuesday 21 October, 2014
Now you can use an actual, physical USB key to log in to Gmail
Introducing: Security Key
# phishing - Wednesday 3 September, 2014
Column: Free Wi-Fi networks carry risks – but you can avoid them
Make sure you’re not freely handing away your personal data…
# phishing - Tuesday 2 September, 2014
'iCloud was not breached': Apple responds to celebrity nude picture hack
The company says it was a targeted attack and does not represent a wider risk.
# phishing - Monday 12 May, 2014
How many small businesses have been victims of crime?
Small Firms Association says the cost and rate of crime against business is on the rise.
# phishing - Tuesday 11 February, 2014
Scammers are going 'phishing' for Revenue customer details
Fake emails headed “Notice of Tax Return. Client No.” are being sent from accounts purporting to be from the Revenue Commissioners.
# phishing - Monday 16 September, 2013
Concern over use of garda logo in online fraud
An IT support company has said that there has been a surge in scams using the logo over the last year.
# phishing - Saturday 17 August, 2013
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Everyone’s talking about the Irish people in Cairo, Michael Dwyer, and Scotland Yard looking at the death of Princess Diana (again).
As many as 300 people have lost money due to phishing email scams this year
Gardaí have issued a fresh warning about phishing emails.
# phishing - Friday 9 August, 2013
Companies lose 2.7 per cent of their yearly turnover due to cyber crime
Nearly one in five surveyed companies were victims of hacking in the last year, with the average incident costing up to €30,000 to clean up.
# phishing - Friday 26 July, 2013
Warning over increase in 'phishing' emails seeking PTSB account details
Email users are being bombarded with scam emails asking for account details and mobile phone numbers.
# phishing - Monday 1 October, 2012
Consumer agency urges vigilance against scams
The National Consumer Agency has said it received 835 scam-related queries in the last 12 months, most related to ‘PC phishing’
# phishing - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Revenue warns internet users over fake email 'tax refund' scam
If you get an email offering you a €278 tax refund, steer clear – sadly, it’s too good to be true.
# phishing - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
Crime costs for small businesses increasing - survey
Reported crimes – in all forms – have increased over the past two years despite over €2 billion being spent on security measures.
# phishing - Tuesday 31 January, 2012
Tech giants join forces to end phishing emails
Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo, and PayPal are among the companies which have started a tough new approach to stopping scam emails.
# phishing - Sunday 7 August, 2011
This call may be recorded... Hackers targeting smartphones, warn experts
Hackers are turning to smartphones to access personal information, with Android devices said to be especially vulnerable.
# phishing - Thursday 2 June, 2011
China refutes Google's claims that Gmail attacks originated in Jinan
Chinese state media says Google “arbitrarily pointing the finger at China” for a second time, after the internet company warned users it had detected a Gmail account hacking scame.
Google uncovers Gmail security attack aimed at tricking users into sharing passwords
Internet company says personal Gmail accounts belonging to US government officials, journalists and Chinese political activists are among the hundreds affected.
# phishing - Thursday 19 May, 2011
Ryanair warns of 'car promo' email scam
The budget airline warns of an email scam advising people to pay for the delivery of a car “won” in a scratchcard competition.
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Poll: Would you be comfortable if the social distance rule was changed to 1 metre?
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Dr Tony Holohan has said that the 2m social distancing rule will be reviewed along with other measures, amid calls to halve the policy to one metre.
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, the government has urged members of the public to maintain a two-metre distance from others when outside their homes.
However, concerns have been raised about the impact the measures will have on businesses as the country re-opens, as well as people’s ability to use public transport.
Health authorities have also suggested that the 2m rule limits the number of patients that can be treated in emergency departments and waiting rooms.
But Irish health advice is based on guidance from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and some worry that shortening the distance will lead to a further spread of Covid-19.
So today we’re wondering: Would you be comfortable if the distance rule changed to 1 metre?
Poll Results:
No (3925)
Yes (3522)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Using all of our health service facilities has helped against Covid-19. Any change to that should be handled carefully
By Dr Ciarán Ó Riain
Money Diaries: A 43-year-old software technician on €35K working from home in Dublin
By TheJournal.ie reader
Our reader this week details how she’s working from home through the lockdown.
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