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    Alex Scott sends warning to fans over FAKE Instagram accounts being made in her name as she blasts ‘annoying scam’

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    ALEX SCOTT sent a warning to her fans over FAKE Instagram accounts being made in her name and blasted the “annoying scam”. The ex-Arsenal and England star insisted she has just one Insta handle and urged followers to ignore any others posing as her.
    Alex Scott sent a warning to her fans over FAKE Instagram accounts being made in her nameCredit: @alexscott2
    She blasted the ‘annoying scam’Credit: @alexscott2
    Speaking on her verified @alexscott2 account, she said: “I’m getting quite a lot of messages – thank you for actually sending me the messages.
    “I keep having fake IG accounts made in my name which is so annoying because I keep having to go and report them and they put up another one.
    “So just to let you all know that I only have one real IG account. The one which has a blue tick – wahey – so you know it’s me.
    “I don’t have any ones the side, no ones for family and friends, just the one.
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    “So please don’t follow or press the link that it says to buy my book on those other ones because it’s all a scam. Scam, scam, scam.
    “So just wanted to let you all know. And thanks for all sending me the messages to let me know that these people keep trying to do this, which is so annoying.”
    Scott released her book, How (Not) To Be Strong, in 2022 and it chronicles her life and career.
    The former footballer – who made 140 international appearances with 12 goals – retired in 2017.
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    She has since moved into presenting and punditry and in 2021 made history as the first first full-time female host of Football Focus.
    Scott also recently went public with partner Jess Glynne and the happy couple holidayed in Mexico.
    The pair are believed to have been officially dating since November.
    The former footballer moved into presenting and punditry after retirementCredit: The Mega Agency
    Scott shared snaps from her romantic getaway with singer Jess GlynneCredit: instagram
    The pair are believed to have been officially dating since NovemberCredit: Alex Scott/instagram More

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      Dutch FA admits paying ransom to cyber criminals after players’ data is hacked

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      DUTCH footie chiefs have admitted paying a sensational ransom to hackers after being subjected to a data breach.Cyber crooks hacked the KNVB’s database and threatened to make all their files public unless they bowed down to their demands.
      The Dutch FA were the subject of a cyber attack in AprilCredit: REX
      The KNVB gave into the hackers’ demands in a bid to avoid having their data leakeCredit: SPORTSFILE
      The Royal Dutch Football Association enlisted the help of experts to try and discover the source of the hack but were unable to.
      And they begrudgingly gave in to the hackers’ demands and paid them their ransom.
      A KNVB statement read: “In April 2023, it was announced that the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) had been hit by a cyber intrusion.
      “Criminals claimed to have captured data and published it unless we paid a ransom. Expert research could not determine which data had actually been stolen or accessed.
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      “This presented us with a dilemma without an option that felt comfortable to us.
      “Possibly captured files contain personal data, the distribution of which could have consequences for the privacy of those involved.
      “For the KNVB, preventing such a spread ultimately weighs more heavily than the principle of not allowing ourselves to be extorted.
      “That is why agreements were made under expert guidance about non-publication and deletion of data.
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      The Netherlands are sitting pretty in their Euro 2024 qualifying groupCredit: REX
      “The KNVB does not want to fall back completely on promises made by criminals. We therefore inform those involved whose data may have been stolen or accessed.
      “This enables them to remain extra alert to any signals of misuse of their data.
      “Those involved can consult current information and answers to frequently asked questions about this incident via this website.
      “The question and answer section will be updated where necessary in the near future.
      “It is therefore possible that the question you asked via e-mail has now been answered on this website. Therefore, please consult this website regularly.
      “The KNVB deeply regrets this incident and apologises to all involved for any inconvenience they may experience as a result.”
      Data leak aside, things are going much better for the KNVB on the pitch.
      The Netherlands are sitting pretty in second place in the Euro 2024 qualifying group, which is currently topped by France.
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      Ronald Koeman’s troops are joint second with Greece, who they beat 3-0 last Thursday.
      The Oranje will be back in action on October 13, welcoming France to the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
      The Netherlands are second in Euro 2024 qualifying groupCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd target had to GOOGLE HIMSELF to get past security before completing transfer to new club

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      MARCUS THURAM once had to google himself to get past security at the San Siro before playing against Inter Milan.However, in a turn of events, Thuram has now joined the Italian club that he had to convince he was a professional footballer.
      Marcus Thuram has signed a five-year deal with Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      He was blocked from entering the San Siro in 2020Credit: Twitter @borussia_en
      Thuram had to google himself to prove he was who he said he wasCredit: Twitter @borussia_en
      Thuram – son of French World Cup winner Lilian – turned up at the San Siro in 2020 ahead of a Champions League clash to represent Borussia Monchengladbach against Inter Milan.
      However, the tight security blocked his entrance, leading him to google himself.
      And the club’s official Twitter account tweeted about the exchange with photos of Thuram searching his own name online, before later deleting the post.
      The mix-up is likely caused by the fact Thuram, 25, was sporting a face mask amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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      Fortunately, the Frenchman was eventually allowed in to take his place alongside boss Marco Rose for a press conference before the match.
      Gladbach missed out on the chance of getting some cash for Thuram in January as they decided to keep him until the end of the season.
      The forward was a transfer target of Manchester United following his impressive performances in Germany.
      He starred for Gladbach last season, netting 13 goals and providing six assists in his best season to date.
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      His performances saw him called up for the France national side for the World Cup in Qatar.
      Thuram made five appearances in the competition, assisting two goals, although he did not score.
      Now an Inter player, Thuram has signed a contract believed to be until 2028.
      It is thought that there is a release clause in the deal worth £81million. More

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      Hackers post porn to Robin van Persie’s Facebook page as ex-Man Utd and Arsenal star forced to release statement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal legend Robin van Persie has been forced to release a statement after hackers posted porn to his Facebook page. The X-rated content was posted to the popular retired ace’s story on the social media site, where he has 18million followers.
      Hackers posted porn to the ex-United ace’s Facebook pageCredit: Action Images – Reuters-Reuters
      Van Persie released a statement and apologised for the situationCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      According to the Star, one clip was of a naked woman on all fours.
      A second post showed a woman wearing no underwear.
      And so Van Persie has taken to Twitter to explain that it was a hacker who posted the naughty content and NOT him.
      Van Persie tweeted: “‘m afraid someone hacked into my Facebook account (@ Robin van Persie) early this morning, so if you see cute cat content or whatever may potentially come next before I have control back.. It wasn’t me..”
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      A follow-up tweet said: “Unfortunately, for a second time in a short time my Facebook page has been hacked into and inappropriate content has been published without my control.
      “We are working on a solution and hopefully.
      “@facebook is able to sort this out quickly. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
      The stories have since been deleted from the Dutch legend’s account.
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      Van Persie retired in 2019, finishing his career at boyhood club Feyenoord.
      He won a Premier League and an FA Cup while in England, playing for United and Arsenal respectively.
      Van Persie also featured in a World Cup and Champions League final.
      He has now passed the torch onto son, Shaqueel, who plays for Feyenoord.
      The 16-year-old is a striker and has the killer instincts of his dad.
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      Bayern Munich reward fan with signed Thomas Muller shirt… for HACKING their club website

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      BAYERN MUNICH have rewarded a hacker with a signed Thomas Muller shirt after he pointed out security flaws on their website.Bayern fan Daniel “Ghost” Martins found users’ details like names and financial information were at risk.
      Daniel “Ghost” Martins exposed flaws on the website of his beloved Bayern
      The information security expert was rewarded by Bayern for sending them a report detailing problems with their website
      The “ethical hacker” says the German giants didn’t reply to his concerns at first – but in the end were so grateful they gave him a top from their legendary Germany ace Muller.
      Martins, 24, an expert in information security, alerted Bayern when he spotted weaknesses in their official website portal.
      Personal data could have been exposed by the problem.
      Not only that, a configuration flaw in the website servers meant commercial and confidential information about the club could have been breached.
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      Martins wrote to Bayern, explaining how vulnerable their website was.
      He said: “As soon as I found the fault, immediately, at dawn, I made a report and sent it to them. 

      “They took a while to fix and didn’t even respond to me at first. 
      “But a journalist from Globo (Daniel Mundim) saw this fact and helped me get in touch with them. Successfully. 
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      “They corrected it, and as a way of thanking me they sent me a shirt signed by the club’s biggest idol, Thomas Muller.”
      Bayern thanked Daniel for his “true” information and asked to send a gift.
      “Ghost” insisted he hacked their website purely to see if he could help them.
      He said: “Because it is a team that I admire a lot and because I do what I do, I decided to explore the site to somehow help the team. 
      “I explored, and found a vulnerability of the ‘information disclosure’ type, which roughly speaking is a kind of information leak due to bad configuration.
      “Basically it occurs when a site unintentionally reveals confidential information to its users. Depending on the context, sites can leak all kinds of information to a potential attacker.” More

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      Mafia bosses offering top UEFA referees £25k bungs online in bid to fix footie matches

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      MAFIA bosses are targeting top UEFA referees with cyber-crime hits to try to fix footy matches.Officials are offered up to £25,000 to swing matches, according to a leaked memo seen by The Sun.
      Mafia bosses are targeting top UEFA referees with cyber-crime hits to try to fix footie matchesCredit: Reuters
      Criminals are using the phishing techniques fine-tuned during the pandemic to tempt refs to throw European clashes.
      The memo, which was sent to the FA and other governing bodies, warns: “The corrupters made use of cyber-crime tactics not previously seen in reported corrupter messages, possibly pointing to a bleed-over in tactics from more sophisticated groups or even the potential for collaboration with such groups.”
      It talks of “incidents in which a suspected match-fixer attempted to recruit referees to manipulate matches via social media”.
      It reads: “This evolution may have been accelerated by the Covid lockdown, during which cyber criminals both diversified and intensified their criminal activities, according to Europol.”
      The memo adds: “We assess corrupters will likely continue to attempt contact with players, referees and other officials via social media and the use of more sophisticated messages, including personalised content and manipulation techniques.”
      The messages are understood to have originated from Asian crime gangs and were sent in English — but it’s not thought British refs were targeted.
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      Man Utd hit by cyber attack as hackers target club’s IT systems in ‘sophisticated operation by organised criminals’

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      MANCHESTER United have been hit by a cyber attack as hackers targeted the club’s IT systems.
      The Red Devils confirmed they were the victims of a “sophisticated operation by organised criminals”.

      The club said it was not aware any personal data had been affectedCredit: Alamy

      But they are confident no personal data has been breached and today’s Premier League game against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford will go ahead.
      A club statement read: “Manchester United can confirm that the club has experienced a cyber attack on our systems.
      “The club has taken swift action to contain the attack and is currently working with expert advisers to investigate the incident and minimise the ongoing IT disruption.
      “Although this is a sophisticated operation by organised cyber criminals, the club has extensive protocols and procedures in place for such an event and had rehearsed for this eventuality.

      “Our cyber defences identified the attack and shut down affected systems to contain the damage and protect data.
      “Club media channels, including our website and app, are unaffected and we are not currently aware of any breach of personal data associated with our fans and customers.

      “We are confident that all critical systems required for matches to take place at Old Trafford remain secure and operational and that tomorrow’s game against West Bromwich Albion will go ahead.”
      A spokesman for United added: “These type of attacks are becoming more and more common and are something you have to rehearse for.”

      United have informed the Information Commissioner’s Office and the club say forensic tracing is being carried out in a bid to establish further detail about the attack.

      The Red Devils admitted they had suffered a cyber attack on Friday eveningCredit: Alamy

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