Source: publicservice.co.uk, 23rd July 2012 The very real threat of high profile cyber attacks during the Olympics is alarming as London comes under the scrutiny of the world, writes one IT security specialist. The Home Office has warned that cyber attacks pose as serious a threat to Britain’s national security as terrorism, particularly as we…
Source: The Guardian, 20th June 2012 A hitlist of 30 international websites and 970 individuals, many linked to serious organised crime, are being targeted by police investigating the multimillion-pound black market in sports tickets in the runup to the Olympics. One man is being hunted in Belgium for attempting to sell large quantities of Olympic…
Source:BBC News, 17th June 2012 The International Olympic Committee has begun an investigation into claims Olympics representatives were willing to sell thousands of tickets for the London Games on the black market. The IOC’s ruling executive board met after fresh claims by the Sunday Times involving more than 50 countries. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
As spring is in full swing, so are the advertisements for upcoming concerts. I, for one, look forward to getting on my Harley, snagging easy parking, and taking in a few shows this year. And, as with all seasonal activities and events, scammers are gearing up to take advantage of another opportunity to prey upon…
Source: UKPA, 7th May 2012 With the last remaining tickets for the 2012 London Olympics going on sale over the next few days, The London Metropolitan Police service are sending out a warning about fraudulent ticket sales and illegal ticket touts. Eight suspected ticket touts have been arrested as part of a clampdown ahead of this summer’s…
