Make sure you're cyber safe

Some of the Android apps in the Google Play store were so ineffective that they detected themselves as malware. 

Action Fraud are warning people of an ongoing TV licensing phishing campaign. 

Hackers have used ransomware to encrypt files at a school, causing it to lose some students' GCSE work. 

Windows 7 users are at risk from a "serious" bug that could let malicious hackers take over their computer, Google has warned. 

They could also be banned from operating in the UK if they fail to act. 

In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Tenancy deposit scheme fraud, holiday package scams, fake advertisements on Instagram, and more.

Sex offenders are grooming children on Instagram more than on any other online platform, a charity has found. 

The fictional online character 'momo', which was alleged to have encouraged children to self-harm, as been described as a hoax. 

Action Fraud is warning Instagram users to be weary of fraudulent investment posts offering 'get rich quick' schemes on the app. 

Cyber Crime researchers say high-profile breaches have contributed to a thrivng black market. 

These stolen details are being traded on the Dark Web 

Cyber security discovered the first malicious app for the record-breaking video game, which is yet to be released on Android or IOS devices.