Dorset Police warns of rising social media and email hacking

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

Dorset Police recorded 435 social media and email hacking reports in 2025/26.

Dorset Police has recorded 435 social media and email hacking reports in 2025/26, as the force warns of rising numbers of attacks putting people at risk of fraud. The increase has prompted the police to urge residents to take stronger measures to protect their online accounts.

Dorset Police is encouraging people to implement better online security practices to guard against hackers targeting their social media and email accounts.

How it is being reported

• Dorset Police highlights ways people can protect online accounts from hackersDorset Police has issued a warning about a rise in social media and email hacking, urging people to take steps to protect their online accountsBournemouth Echo · 8 Oct, 05:00
• Rising numbers of social media and email hacking are putting people at risk of fraud.Dorset Police recorded 435 social media and email hacking reports in 2025/26, warning residents about fraud and urging stronger online securityDorset Echo · 7 Oct, 03:18

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