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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Vicky Shaw

Major warning issued after surge in social media and email account hacks – how to protect yourself

People are being urged to bolster their online security - (Getty/iStock)

Reports of hacked social media and email accounts surged in 2024, according to data from Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.

A staggering 35,434 cases were reported throughout the year, a significant jump from the 22,530 reported in 2023.

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