When was the last time you bought something online? Websites that offer downloadable content, like concert tickets or computer games, are particularly prone to security problems since the items are delivered instantly. In contrast, physical products that have a specific delivery timeline, where payments are checked before delivery, give payment service providers a chance to identify fraudulent transactions. Although the risk of online purchases is relatively high, providers will generally respond quickly to resolve any security issues that are reported. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
