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Posted on 5th October 2018

OCTOBER Cyber Scam Update Now Live

This months scam update looks at the BA Data Breach, Computer Service Fraud and Fake Car Insurance.

Young Adults often face different problems online

If you’re a young adult we have a section full of articles tailored to you.

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Posted on 18th September 2018

Continued Warnings About Sextortion Emails

Cyber Criminals are sending victims passwords to try and trick them into believeing they have been filmed watching pornography

Posted on 18th September 2018

17-24 Year Olds Most Likely to Fall Victim to Fake Car Insurance

The reported losses for victims aged 17-24 total £164, 993

Posted on 4th September 2018

SEPTEMBER Cyber Scam Update is Now Live

This month the Scam Update looks at data breaches from Butlin's and Superdrug. Phone Scams and warnings from the DVLA and Financial Conduct Authority are included.

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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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Tip of the week

Look for https and either an unbroken padlock, key or the word Secure within the address bar when entering personal details online

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Dec 13

Here's Cyber Samta with a few tips on how to shop safely online this festive period. #cybersamta youtube.com/watch?v=xn_uqx…

Dec 11

Do you know how to shop online safely this #BlackFriday2018?

Here's an 'Amazon' email that a member of the team received in their inbox recently... ✉️ Calling you by your email address, not even your name ⏱️ 24 hour notice to respond 'or else' 😇 Signed off 'Honestly' (which made us laugh) #TakeFive and be #ScamAware when opening emails

Prince William has said that social media firms have a 'great deal to learn' about their responsibility to deal with issues such as cyber bullying and fake news #AntiBullyingWeek bbc.co.uk/news/uk-462267…

Nov 16

A tool has been developed that can be used to automatically flag potential conversations taking place between groomers and children Once complete, it will be rolled out for FREE to tech companies that want to implement it cybersafewarwickshire.com/new-tool-devel…

Nov 14

Our Prevent Online Grooming sessions are still taking place countywide, with training taking place in... Leamington (TOMORROW) North Warwickshire (5th Dec) Rugby (22nd Jan) Kenilworth (11th Feb) Stratford (5th March) Get times & venues, and book on via: eventbrite.co.uk/o/warwickshire…