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How to be safe on Instagram: a guide to being secure on social media - 04 Dec, 2019

By Influencer Matchmaker

Social media is an incredible tool on both a personal and professional level, allowing the world to connect on various different platforms. Instagram, in particular, offers users the chance to keep a visual diary of their lives and interests. For brands, it can be a game-changer. Entire careers have been forged that didn’t even exist a decade...

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Secure your Black Friday shopping - 25 Nov, 2019

By Kaspersky Lab UK

While surfing through Black Friday super deals, can you spot a real one from a dupe?

Black Friday is nearly upon us — and every year we see scammers and fraudsters trying to use the event as a way to trick people out of money. We have created a simple interactive infographic to help you understand the dangers of fake or fraudulent sites.

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Simple tips for keeping your banking credentials private - 22 Nov, 2019

By Milica Kostic

Online banking has made everything easier – including theft. 

In this day and age, advanced security systems have rendered armed robbery less worthwhile to criminals. But, while modern innovations have helped make us feel safer, cutting-edge tech has made us more digitally vulnerable.

We no longer worry about masked crooks declaring a heist...

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What’s the best type of phone for school-aged children? - 21 Nov, 2019

By loveitcoverit

The debate as to whether your child should be taking a phone to school has infiltrated both personal and political conversation in recent years. From mothers to ministers, everyone has something to say about this current dilemma. However, it is important to note that the debate does not simply end with the verdict of allowing your child to have...

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24 hours to the best security practices - 12 Nov, 2019

By Sam Bocetta

Or, actually, a lot less. These tasks are...

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Why do people forgo online security? - 11 Oct, 2019

By Dr John Blythe

Why, when the risks are so well publicised, do people forgo online security? A behavioural scientist explains

Today, data breaches are commonplace. Recent media headlines reveal that cyber criminals have tricked an unnamed employee into sending them £200,000, that the criminals who hacked into an investment manager’s email account have made...

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Has your password been stolen? - 08 Oct, 2019

By Sam Bocetta

Sure, there are some sites that will tell you if your password has been released as the result of a data breach. The problem is that not all data breaches are publicized, and data breaches are not the only way that your...

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Keeping children safe online - 08 Oct, 2019

By Claire Meyer

The internet provides a myriad of benefits to adults and children. It can be a great social and learning tool; children have almost instant access to a wealth of information and can communicate with their peers around the world. Playing online games helps to develop hand-to-eye coordination, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Any...

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How to protect your child from cyberbullying - 07 Oct, 2019

By loveitcoverit

As we’re settling into the new school term, the same discussions about how best to protect our children both inside and outside of the education system are coming up. This follows suggestions from the Children’s Commissioner for England that some schools should be doing more to combat abuse and violence – with measures such as increased opening...

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The easy way to stop your online accounts getting hacked - 03 Oct, 2019

By Cyber Protect

A strong password is a good start, but it doesn’t stop there…

Whether it’s your Twitter, Amazon, or Netflix account, the explosion in popularity of online apps and services means more and more of us have to remember an increasingly long list of passwords.  

Unfortunately, some of us cope with this challenge by resorting to practices that...

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