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Posted on 22nd February 2021

Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach

A webcam system that lets parents drop in and watch their children while at nursery school has written to families to tell them of a data breach.

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Posted on 3rd February 2021

Attack of the clone firms: over £78 million stolen in 'clone' firm investment scams

New warning from Action Fraud, the City of London Police and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Posted on 1st February 2021

FEBRUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter

In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of romance fraud, vaccination scams, national insurance scams, and Bitcoin scams!

Posted on 27th January 2021

WARNING: Criminals continue to take advantage of coronavirus vaccine roll-out as phishing email reports soar

Action Fraud is raising awareness of another coronavirus vaccine scam, after it received a high volume of reports relating to a phishing email on Monday 25 January.

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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

Fallen victim to a virus based attack? Take your device to an IT specialist so you can be sure the device is clear from any residual virus

Test your work and personal email accounts to see if it has been involved in a breach. We encourage users to use separate passwords for each account, especially for the email address and banking, or use password security vaults. #WarksCyberProtect

Criminals frequently use either one of the three fraud enablers or the combination of all three to get your personal information and drag you into becoming a victim of fraud! Stay safe and think twice! #WarksCyberProtect

The most common mobile malware attacks include viruses, worms, mobile bots, mobile phishing attacks, ransomware, spyware and Trojans. Protect your devices by keeping your software up to date and use verified mobile security apps! #WarksCyberProtect

Growing concerns as Omegle has seen a 61% increase in traffic, with 3.7 million visits in December! #WarksCyberProtect cybersafewarwickshire.com/growing-concer…

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Please take a look at @natonlinesafety's brilliant new guide on #Clubhouse. Check out these #OnlineSafety tips for parents and carers! ✉️ #WarksCyberProtect

Protect yourself against financial fraud. #STOPANDTHINK at any suspicious requests to move money, clicking on links/files in suspicious emails and the sharing of any sensitive information. #WarksCyberProtect

Phishing Emails: Untargeted, mass emails sent to many people and businesses asking for sensitive information (such as bank details) or encouraging them to visit a fake website. Report any suspicious activity! #WarksCyberProtect

There are growing concerns as Omegle has seen a 61% increase in traffic, with 3.7 million visits in December. Please see below @natonlinesafety's guide on what parents need to know and some safety tips! #WarksCyberProtect