5 h. ago Millions of UK iPhone and Android users at risk of emergency alert scam this weekend

The Government is set to blast an emergency alert through everyone's phones at 3pm on Sunday, 7 September - but cybersecurity experts are warning that hackers are planning to use the test to trick people

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12 h. ago Concern that 'dangerous' redesign of busy East Kilbride junction is delaying emergency response times

Collette Stevenson MSP is calling on the local authority to address road safety concerns and traffic issues at the junction of Eaglesham Road, Greenhills Road and Redwood Drive (B764) which is "putting lives at risk" by slowing down emergency vehicles.

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35 h. ago Millions of Android users must act now as hackers actively exploit flaws in software

Anyone with an Android phone must act immediately or their device could be overtaken by a cyber crook.

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57 h. ago Everyone with an Android phone must check their settings now to stop 'serious risk'

Android users must check for the latest updates after the discovery of two worrying bugs.

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3 d. ago Android users urged to follow 4 rules to stop phone being taken over

Security experts have issued a warning to Android users after a sharp increase in attacks infecting phones with the dangerous Brokewell malware. Here's what you need to know

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5 d. ago Met Office tells Brits in four areas to prepare 'emergency' kit for seven hours

Met Office weather forecasters say Brits living in four areas are at risk of flooding and should consider putting together an emergency kit as well as taking other precautions

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5 d. ago Warning as nationwide 'Emergency Alert' could put some people at risk

The alert system could serve to warn UK citizens about future hazards like wildfires, severe flooding, and extreme storms

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7 d. ago Painkillers taken by millions every day may be silently supercharging one of the world's deadliest health crises

Researchers in Australia warned that the painkillers, costing about 20 cents a pill, could raise someone's risk of suffering from a potentially deadly emergency.

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8 d. ago Everyone with an Android phone placed on high alert and must follow 4 new rules

There's a new alert for Android users and it's vital ro follow new rules.

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9 d. ago Android users put on red alert as millions unknowingly download corrupt apps

Security experts are urging all Android users to follow one crucial rule to protect their devices from attack.

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1 week ago One common iPhone habit millions do everyday that drains your battery to zero

Noticing your phone battery getting significantly worse can be frustrating but there are some common habits you may be doing that are harming your phone without even realising

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1 week ago ‘It’s a disaster’: drought measure to suck water from River Wharfe met with anger

Campaigners accuse Yorkshire Water of negligence and say plan to top up reservoirs will kill the river’s fishWith its pebble beach and shallow areas for paddling, the River Wharfe at Ilkley has long been a popular swimming location in the pretty Yorkshire town. But plagued by sewage and agricultural runoff, the river has been designated as “poor” quality, and a sign has been put up warning people against bathing in it. And now, the health of the river has been put further at risk with emergency drought plans by Yorkshire Water to suck water from it to top up its reservoirs.A drive by campaigners and wild swimmers led it in 2021 to be the first in the country to get designated bathing status – meaning the government tests it for the harmful E coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria. Continue reading...

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1 week ago All Gmail users warned to act now over dodgy email that will 'hijack' account

Gmail users have been put on red alert over the new scam which even involves follow-up calls.

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1 week ago HMRC giving payouts of up to £100,000 to people who have paid too much tax

You risk being charged emergency tax if HMRC treats your first pension withdrawal as if it will continue to be paid each month

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1 week ago Drivers to remain on high alert as 'incredibly convincing' text scam hits UK

Drivers in the UK need to be on the lookout for a fake text scam that claims they need to pay a parking fine.

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3 w. ago iPhone and Android users ruining camera with 'unnecessary' accessory

Many phone users have been left wondering whether they need to invest in a camera lens protector to prevent their photos from being impacted by scratches and scuffs - but experts have warned against it

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3 w. ago Google sends red alert to 1.8billion users over AI scam it can't stop

A new Google scam is reportedly being used by cyber criminals to steal data, with the tech giant issuing a red alert to its 1.8billion users over the fraud

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3 w. ago Urgent warning to all iPhone and Android users over this text

Fraudsters are always coming up with new ways to try and scam people, and it seems the latest threat is coming in the form of everyday text messages to your smartphone

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3 w. ago Urgent 'don't click' warning to all iPhone and Android users

Security experts have issued an urgent warning to all iPhone and Android users after a recent surge in fake messages have been appearing on people's phones

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4 w. ago Android users given 'critical' warning and urged to restart their devices now

Google has released a vital update and has urged users to follow their advice.

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