Consumers in the UK need to have more knowledge of broadband security as the rate of broad- band take up increases.
Ofcom, the industry regulator has voiced concerns that although more people are getting online access, the level of awareness regarding online security isn't necessarily growing at the same rate.
It come as the latest online retail figures show that nearly ten per cent more people are shopping in this way than there were in 2007.
Robin Blake, head of media literacy at Ofcom, said, "We are delighted that we are working with a whole range of partners to raise awareness and to support people in their digital journeys as they start going online."
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