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Call recording laws by state: what’s legal and what will get you sued
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New registry aims to stop spam calls and SMSes
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DarkBlinders Hackers Use Fake Meeting App and GitHub Backdoor to Spy on Government Targets
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Sinister QR code stickers taking over a South London high street- what to do if you spot them
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Scam alert: Our Health emails seeking donations for a family are fraudulent
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (356+ words) A new email scam is targeting supporters of Our Health in Winchester. "It's horrible when they play with people's emotions," said Kit Redmer, who was recently named executive director of the nonprofit organization. Redmer said on Friday the scam emails…...
Drop mule network dismantled, Google ad accounts stolen, and other cybersecurity news
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Trezor Data Leak Spirals as 67,000 More US Buyers Get Exposed
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