Deal signed with specialist software firm reflects huge growth in digital offences...
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‘The vast majority have been thwarted’ – minister salutes DWP fraud response
Will Quince claims Universal Credit system has ‘coped remarkably well’ with challenges...
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Messaging app users offered counterfeit NHS Covid Passes
Investigation by PoliticsHome finds Telegram anti-vaccine groups purporting to purvey fake digital and hard-copy certification...
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Will government reconsider digital-only status for EU nationals?
Having hitherto steadfastly maintained its opposition to issuing physical documents to recipients of EU settled status, the Home Office recently met with campaigners to listen to new proposals. PublicTechnology finds out more....
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Cyber Week: DWP says security experts stopped ‘large attack’ from organised crime during UC surge
As the department processed 4.3 million new claims, fraudsters attempted to cash in...
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Government asks if 30-year-old cybercrime laws are still fit for purpose
Consultation commenced on efficacy of Computer Misuse Act...
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Courts service warns on phishing scam
Users report being sent ‘penalty charge emails’...
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HMRC warns students on cybercrime threat
Tax agency says freshers could be even more vulnerable to scams as teaching moves online...
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HMRC counts £3.5bn cost of furlough fraud and error
Chief executive Jim Harra claims department will target fraudsters...
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Warning over fraudsters using government lawyers’ phone number
General enquiries line of Government Legal Department is being used to perpetrate fraud ...
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