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 8th February 2019

EE data breach ‘led to stalking’

An EE customer has said she was stalked by an ex-partner who worked at the firm, after he accessed her personal data without permission.

Posted on 7th February 2019

FEBRUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter

In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of fake HMRC phishing emails, Apple's eaves-dropping bug, comment scams on YouTube and how Instagram's sensitivity screenings.

Posted on 10th January 2019

JANUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter

In this months edition, we're raising awarness of tv licence and fake tax phishing scams online, cold-call pension scams and how to turn off your location on Snapchat.

People found guilty of repeatedly uploading "revenge porn" will face the toughest punishments when new sentencing guidelines come into force.

Posted on 5th July 2018

New Sentencing Guidelines For Revenge Porn, Stalking & Harassment

People found guilty of repeatedly uploading revenge porn will face the toughest punishments when new sentencing guidelines come into force.

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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

Be safe across all of your internet connected devices – including appliances, tablets and phones – not just your computers

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety's brilliant new guide on @oculus quest! Exit the 'virtual' and enter the 'real world' with their #OnlineSafety top tips for parents & carers! 🎮🕶️

Don't forget to catch up with this month's Cyber Scam update, available to view below, and on our website! This month we have: Test and Trace scams🩺 Ticket fraud 🎫 o2 smishing texts 📲 Holiday scams ✈️ .....and more ‼️ cybersafewarwickshire.com/july-cyber-sca…

Jul 3

🚨Calling all parents & carers🚨Spaces are now available for our PREVENT ONLINE GROOMING Session being held online on Wednesday 5th August! ‼️📲💻‼️ ‼️ Book your places now ‼️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/prevent-onli…

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's brilliant new guide on Protecting Your Personal Data 💻 Be vigilant as this data is hugely valuable to you. Their #OnlineSafety guide gives tips to ensure you keep your own personal data safe and secure 💻📱🎮🔒

The City watchdog has confirmed it does not yet know whether thousands of UK customers' money is safe after the collapse of German payments company #Wirecard! 📲💳 cybersafewarwickshire.com/wirecards-uk-a…

Jun 30

Scammers are sending fake messages to #o2 mobile phone users telling them to change their bank information! 📲👥 cybersafewarwickshire.com/fraudsters-tar…

Jun 29

UK Finance warns consumers to beware of Coronavirus holiday scams including fake caravan and motorhome listings, refund offers and travel deals ‼️🚨✈️‼️🚨 # cybersafewarwickshire.com/uk-finance-war…

Jun 26

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety's brilliant new guide on Online Content. #OnlineSafety chats with your child can be daunting, here are some 'Conversation Starters for Parents and Carers around Online Content’. 🗣️📲💻