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 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 20th September 2019

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.

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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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

Avoid public Wi-Fi for any shopping, banking or entering of any personal information

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Avoid Phishing scams. Beware of suspicious emails and phone calls Phishing scams are a constant threat - using various social engineering. Accept Nothing Believe No-one Confirm Everything yourself #WarksCyberProtect

Received an email about your account? Always go to the site or service through a known and trusted method, to verify the authenticity of the account issue. NEVER click on the links or attachments in unexpected emails. #WarksCyberProtect

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