Thames Valley Police warn of rise in email and social media hacking

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 12:48 · Archive

Thames Valley Police has urged the public to secure their accounts amid a rise in email and social media hacking that affected 44,355 victims last year.

Thames Valley Police is urging the public to protect their online accounts following a rise in email and social media hacking. Last year, 44,355 people fell victim to such attacks.

When accounts are hacked, the perpetrators use them to impersonate victims, send fraudulent messages and carry out scams. The police force has issued guidance to help the public strengthen their online security, recommending that people switch to passkeys where available and use strong, unique passwords.

The force also advised the public to be cautious about what personal information they share online. Those receiving requests for money, tickets or sensitive information should verify such requests through a trusted contact method rather than responding directly. Anyone who discovers their account has been compromised can report it at reportfraud.police.uk.

How it is being reported

• Police urge public to secure social media and email accounts amid hacking riseThames Valley Police issue warning and advice to the public after a rise in email and social media hacking after 44,355 victims were hit last year.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 12:14
• Police urge public to secure social media and email accounts amid hacking riseThames Valley Police issue warning and advice to the public after a rise in email and social media hacking after 44,355 victims were hit last year.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 12:14

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