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.
Security flaws on the TikTok video-sharing platform, that could have let hackers add or delete videos, change privacy settings and steal personal data, have been fixed after they were highlighted to developer ByteDance.
Company claims strange behaviour is result of a bug, but there is an easy fix to stay safe.
An app that tells you what celebrity you look like is the latest viral face recognition trend.
A social media trend called ‘sadfishing’ is harming the mental health of children and leaving them vulnerable to grooming online, a new report says.
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.
Faceapp has responded to panic over how the viral app uses the photos it edits.
Instagram believes its new anti-bullying tool, which prompts users to pause and consider what they are saying, could help curb abuse on the platform.
Head teachers in England are more likely to face problems with pupils bullying online and misusing social media than in any other developed country, an international study says.
'It's vital that young users can reap the benefits of going online without being exposed to unacceptable harm'
A vulnerability in the messaging app allowed it to be infected with spyware with a missed in-app call function.
As the country’s festivals start to sell out, some music lovers may be looking to non-official channels to get hold of tickets.
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.
If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.
If you need some advice dealing with cyber safety there’s always someone to talk to.
Ready to do your weekly online shop? Check out our top tips on how to shop online safely: actionfraud.police.uk/shoponlinesafe… #WarksCyberProtect
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
Have you got a new Windows device? Here's how you can protect it against the latest threats: support.microsoft.com/en-ae/help/401… #WarksCyberProtect
Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's brilliant new guide on the mighty Minecraft as it isn’t totally immune to #OnlineSafety risks. Their updated #WakeUpWednesday guide brings trusted adults the lowdown on this established children’s favourite ⛏ #WarksCyberProtect
Have you got a new Mac? Here's how you can protect it against the latest threats: apple.com/uk/privacy/con… #WarksCyberProtect
Have you got a new Samsung device? Here's how you can make sure you're protecting it against the latest threats: samsung.com/global/galaxy/… #WarksCyberProtect
Have you got a new Android device? Check out these tips on how to protect it against the latest threats: safety.google/security/secur… #WarksCyberProtect
A backup could be the difference between a pass and a fail. For how-to-guides on enabling backups on your devices, visit: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top… #WarksCyberProtect