Barclays issues warning to university students, as number of under-21s recruited as money mules nearly doubles
New data from Barclays reveals that under-21s being recruited as money mules increased by 97 per cent between 2016 and 2018.
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.
New data from Barclays reveals that under-21s being recruited as money mules increased by 97 per cent between 2016 and 2018.
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has received intelligence to suggest that fraudsters are contacting social media influencers, based in the UK and abroad.
As the country’s festivals start to sell out, some music lovers may be looking to non-official channels to get hold of tickets.
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.
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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