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If you use a Gmail account then there's some very useful advice from Google that will make sure all of your emails stay safe from prying eyes. The US technology firm has highlighted a very simple setting found within your account that reveals exactly what devices - such as phones, PCs and tablets - have access to personal emails and who is logged into them. You can even see when the device was last active and where in the world it's being used.If like most people, you have logged into your Gmail account on multiple…

All email users across the UK have been warned about a dangerous new scam that could end up costing them money. The UK Government has just issued a new alert about a bogus email that cyber criminals are spreading where they pose as Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The recipient is told that HMRC has detected a 'failed direct debit' and to fix this issue they need to send across some information.But this is all just part of an elaborate con to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting Gmail, Hotmail and Outlook…

Amazon shoppers would be wise to heed the latest advice from the popular online retailer if they don't want to become a victim of cyber crime. Online scams are getting ever more sophisticated with thieves not only using fake emails to try and trick unsuspecting customers but even calling them in person in a bid to extract information such as credit card details and account passwords.According to Citizens Advice, in the first 6 months of 2021 around 36million UK residents were targeted by scammers with over 55s the most…