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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Go to Victim Support if you need any emotional and practical help recovering as a result of a cyber crime

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Software and app updates provide bug fixes & security updates as well as improving system stability. Security Updates are very important because older security can make you more vulnerable to cyber attacks! #WarksCyberProtect

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's brilliant new guide this #WakeUpWednesday for step-by-step instructions on setting up and using Apple’s 'Guided Access' function which helps stop young people stumbling across any #OnlineSafety risks! #WarksCyberProtect

Companies such as BT and Microsoft will NEVER call you asking for remote access to your computer or for financial details. Hang up and report to Action Fraud! #WarksCyberProtect

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Step it up, its simple and free! Enable 2FA on your accounts so that there is an extra layer of protection. If your details are ever lost in a databreach it will means criminals cant get into your account with the breached information #WarksCyberProtect

Computer hardware can fail, data can be corrupted, computers can be lost, stolen, or destroyed. Data backup to an external hardrive or cloud-based storage can help you protect and restore your data when something goes wrong! #WarksCyberProtect

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Urgent-sounding messages that ask for your personal or financial details are a common tactic used by criminals. If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it here: ncsc.gov.uk/information/re… #WarksCyberProtect