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 5th August 2019

Fraudsters Targeting Social Media Influencers

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has received intelligence to suggest that fraudsters are contacting social media influencers, based in the UK and abroad.

Posted on 14th May 2019

Festival ticket scams are leaving revellers £179 out of pocket

As the country’s festivals start to sell out, some music lovers may be looking to non-official channels to get hold of tickets.

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Posted on 17th April 2019

Game of Thrones Free Online Stream Sites Also Steal Private Data, Researchers Reveal

Websites that allow people to watch free streams of the latest season of Game of Thrones contain a worrying amount of harmful malware, security researchers have found.

Posted on 28th February 2019

Momo Challenge: 'Freaky game' described as hoax

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

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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

Do not click on links in emails – go directly to the website the email is claiming to be from to verify any details or claim any offer

‼️REMINDER‼️ The Warwickshire Cyber Crime survey 2019 is now live! ‼️📲💻‼️ To help us see which cyber crimes are taking place in Warwickshire please find the link to the survey below: ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/insights-servi…

Aug 25

Cybersafe want everyone to talk more about how to protect themselves from fraud & cyber crime. Don’t assume your friends and family know the latest scams. #Tell2 of them offline and play your part in disrupting criminals! #CyberProtect #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #cybercrime

A new Fortnite cheat that improves the aiming accuracy of players is actually a dangerous type of malware, security researchers have discovered! ‼️😱🕹‼️ #Fortnite #BattleRoyale #CyberProtect #OnlineGaming cybersafewarwickshire.com/fortnite-aimbo…

Aug 23

If you've received any unsolicited communication asking for personal information, it may be someone trying to gain access to your account. To spare my pride to give your lack of interest an explanation, NEVER reveal any personal or financial details! #cyberprotect #cybersecurity

A lot of personal data is held in an email account; make sure you protect this information by securing your account with a strong password and 2-factor authentication! #cyberprotect #cybersecurity #cyberattack #actionfraud #cybercrime #secureemail

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety's brilliant new guide on #Fortnite; a free multi-player survival game, popular with millions of young people across the globe. What's it entail and how can parents & carers keep children safe? 🕹‼️ #Fortnite #BattleRoyale #OnlineGaming

Don't access personal bank accounts, or sensitive personal data, on unsecured public networks. Even secured networks can be risky! #cyberprotect #cybersecurity #cyberattack #actionfraud #cybercrime #unsecurednetworks