Young people often use the internet in a completely different way to older generations. Find out what could make you vulnerable online, and how to stay safe.
The phone numbers and email addresses of 533 million Facebook users have been exposed in a data breach. Here’s how to find out if your data was leaked, and how to secure your Facebook account.
EasyJet has admitted that a "highly sophisticated cyber-attack" has affected nine million customers.
Stop telling people you're in the house, and stop being bombarded by messages that other people are, too.
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.
If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.
If you need some advice dealing with cyber safety there’s always someone to talk to.
Ever unsure about something online? Do your research and find out if that website can be trusted, or if the email really is genuine before proceeding further
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 ⚠
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⚠️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…
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