Young Adults

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.

Posted on 22nd May 2020

Resources & Information

#StaySafeatHomeStaySafeOnline

Posted on 19th May 2020

EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked

EasyJet has admitted that a "highly sophisticated cyber-attack" has affected nine million customers.

Posted on 31st March 2020

Houseparty: all the settings you need to fix before using the app to talk to friends during Coronavirus lockdown

Stop telling people you're in the house, and stop being bombarded by messages that other people are, too.

Posted on 9th January 2020

TikTok fixes 'serious' security flaws

Security flaws on the TikTok video-sharing platform, that could have let hackers add or delete videos, change privacy settings and steal personal data, have been fixed after they were highlighted to developer ByteDance.

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What we do

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

Update your device’s software as soon as it asks you to, so your risk of being hacked is reduced

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety's brilliant new guide on ‘phishing’, a form of cyber-attack where victims are targeted by spoof emails, phone calls or texts for their personal information. See the #OnlineSafety tips for parents/carers here! 🎣👀

Computer hardware can fail, data can be corrupted, computers can be lost, stolen, or destroyed. Data backup to an external hardrive or cloud-based storage can help you protect and restore your data when something goes wrong! #CyberProtect #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #ActionFraud

164 users report losing over £350,000 to #Instagram scams! 📸👥 cybersafewarwickshire.com/164-instagram-…

Aug 11

Make sure your devices are secure! Avoid any data breaches through online protection, improved password security and 2-Factor Authentication. Bear in mind any suspicious emails and do not click on any links or attachments! #CyberProtect #cybersecurity #CyberAttack #ActionFraud

Users are urged NOT to reveal any personal, business or financial information to unsolicited communications! Whether it’s an email, phone call or text message, NEVER reveal these details if you are suspicious! #CyberProtect #cybersecurity #CyberAttack #ActionFraud #cybercrime

Watch out for suspicious emails such as fake TV license scams! Always questions unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it's a scam. NEVER automatically click in a link in an unexpected email or text! #CyberProtect #Phishing #TVlicense

If you receive any unsolicited communication, whether it's a cold call, email or a text message, NEVER give out any personal or financial information. If you are in anyway suspicious, don't be rushed, it is most likely a scam! #HangUp #TakeFive #CyberProtect #CyberAttack

Millions of #Twitter users will be asked to update their Android app after the company found a security flaw! 👤📲 cybersafewarwickshire.com/twitter-users-…

Aug 6