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Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
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Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's new guide on Reddit, this #WakeUpWednesday, focuses on a space for free speech, which also means it’s not always suitable for children. Their guide to Reddit finds trolling, adult content and fake news among the #OnlineSafety risks ⚠
Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's great new guide, can you spot the #OnlineSafety tips? 👀 Last week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide offers a reminder of how children can be safe, responsible and positive digital citizens online 🛡💪 #WarksCyberProtect
Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's great new guide on how to stay safe on Insta🤳🛡 This week’s #WakeUpWednesday, provides you with a picture-perfect update on the #OnlineSafety risks surrounding the hugely popular social media platform, Instagram 📸 #WarksCyberProtect
Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's great guide on Loot boxes which can offer rapid gaming progress, but – to many – look uncomfortably like gambling. Mounting costs and possible scams are among the #OnlineSafety risks in their #WakeUpWednesday guide. 🛡 #WarksCyberProtect
⚠️Criminals are using hacked social media accounts to post indecent images of children. Read the full alert here 👇 cybersafewarwickshire.com/hacked-social-…
Jul 29Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's new guide on the increase in young people’s screen time over the holidays. This means more potential exposure to #OnlineSafety harms. Can your child find all the tips on their #WakeUpWednesday summer safety poster? ☀ #WarksCyberProtect
‘Friend in need’ scams costs Whatsapp users £1.5 million! A convincing WhatsApp scam where criminals pose as a friend or family member in need has cost victims over £1.5 million this year. 📱💰 #WarksCyberProtect cybersafewarwickshire.com/friend-in-need…
Jul 19Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's guide on Steam! It’s a hot-spot for gamers, but could youngsters get their fingers burned? 🔥🎮 Their guide on #WakeUpWednesday checks out the games distribution platform Steam for potential #OnlineSafety threats ⚠ #WarksCyberProtect