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.

The report highlights the positives and negatives of social media with young people's well-being, identity, lifestyle, relationships, and fear of missing out

Posted on 20th September 2018

EAT, SLEEP, SELFIE, REPEAT: Impact of Social Media On Young People's Well-Being Revealed

The report highlights the positives and negatives of social media with young people's well-being, identity, lifestyle, relationships, and fear of missing out

The warning comes after research by the charity suggested 25% of children had been contacted online by strangers.

Posted on 4th May 2018

Fortnite's Chat Feature 'A Risk' Says NSPCC

The warning comes after research by the charity suggested 25% of children had been contacted online by strangers.

Gaming is fun, but can be all consuming. Below, we use the story of Breck Bednar to encourage everyone to game safe.

Posted on 30th April 2018

Gaming: Cyber Safe Advice

Gaming is fun, but can be all consuming. Below, we use the story of Breck Bednar to encourage everyone to game safe.

Posted on 11th April 2018

15 Days Until #GameSafeWarwickshire- Book Your Place!

The Event is Aimed at Young People, Parents, Teachers and Anyone Interested In Finding Out About Online Gaming Safety.

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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.

Report

If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.

Report a cyber crime

Support

If you need some advice dealing with cyber safety there’s always someone to talk to.

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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

Want to make sure you're kids are safe with all those new presents they'll be getting this Christmas? Have no fear because Cyber Samta is here with a few tips on how to keep them safe when online. #cybersafe #cybersamta youtube.com/watch?v=le1Kl4…

Dec 14

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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…