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Online tool can measure individuals’ likelihood to fall for internet scams

04 Apr 2018

Researchers have developed an online questionnaire which measures a range of personality traits to identify individuals who are more likely to fall...

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Anti-fraud lasers and inks for transparent electronics

05 Nov 2013

Two prototypes – a detection device which users lasers to fight fraud, and a piano which demonstrates the potential of printed electronics – have...

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CrontoSign device and image

New system to combat online banking fraud

18 Apr 2013

A security solution which protects against the most serious threat to online banking customers, responsible for millions in annual losses, is being...

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Researchers show Chip and PIN system vulnerability

11 Feb 2010

Researchers at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory have uncovered flaws in the Chip and PIN system that allow criminals to use stolen...

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Pyramids of Giza and the Sphynx

Culture under threat

11 Dec 2008

The idea of culture is becoming synonymous with conflict and polarisation - and in the process putting some of the world's most precious heritage...

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