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Apparently no-one is safe from identity theft! Hackers have impersonated the head of the UK's fight against cyber crime

Our Alpha Legal team spotted this fascinating - and worrying - article relating to Lindy Cameron, the Head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre:

https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2022/05/10/hackers-pose-as-uk-cyber-security-chief-for-online-scam/

Lindy Cameron, the Head of the National Cyber Security Centre

Hackers posing as Lindy Cameron tried to steal £5m in a phishing scam but her NCSC organisation had managed to prevent any funds from being transferred.

Alpha Legal, and similar secure portals, help to reduce the risk of phishing scams because they encourage legal businesses to move away from email and, instead, to use secure methods to communicate with clients.

Want to learn more?  Click here for the Alpha Legal website where you can register for a free trial account.

Comments

  1. HopeO6 November 2025 at 13:22

    Great insights on how pervasive identity fraud has become — it’s a clear wake‑up call. If your organisation handles account setups or customer onboarding, make sure your process is watertight. That’s where A&T Global IT Consulting steps in with their robust fidelity bank account opening. services to help verify identities efficiently and securely. Thanks for sharing this — we all need to stay ahead of the risks.

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