Playing safe when gaming online - 20 Oct, 2017

By Mat Hasker

When I was 7 years old, my Dad bought me my first console - a Super Nintendo. Back in those days, life was simple - you bought a cartridge that slotted into the console, turned it on, and you could play your game. If your game supported two players, you could invite a friend over and you could play the game together. A friend and I used to spend...

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Catfishing and how to spot the signs - 16 Oct, 2017

By Anna Rowe

I am a ‘normal’, educated, forty-something woman with kids, living in Kent. I became a victim of catfishing … but not the kind where people get scammed for money.

It began with a simple swipe right on Tinder and ended with the trauma of having unknowingly been sexually involved with a married man who was committing exactly the same kind of...

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Grandmas required to help us keep the nation safe - 01 Sep, 2017

By Tim Mitchell

Get Safe Online is looking for tech-savvy grandmas to be part of our exciting new campaign to help keep the nation safe online.

If you're outgoing, happy to speak to the media about your experience, have a day out in London and are available for a day or two over the next couple of months, then please call Teresa on 0207 440 9810 or email ...

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Groundbreaking initiative heads to London’s West End to tackle cyberbullying - 31 Jul, 2017

By Masterclass, the in-house education charity of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London

The digital age has seen social behaviours change dramatically and the ways in which young people communicate and socialise is shifting. 87% of 16-24 year olds now access the internet via a mobile device and can spend up to 3 hours a day just on social media. In October 2016, the Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust (Masterclass) and...

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How healthy are your internet browsing practices? - 19 Jul, 2017

By the team at thebestvpn.com

The internet has certainly made your life simpler but besides the act of browsing itself, do you ever focus on how you browse? Are you doing it safely?

Today, cyber security is equally imperative as being able to connect, with even the best in the business were compromising their safety. Cyber crime is most definitely a growing concern.

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Adolescents and internet safety - how to keep your kids safe from cyberbullying - 26 May, 2017

By Tim Mitchell

While the internet has completely changed the way people communicate and keep in touch, it has also opened the doors for cyberbullying. Children as young as nowadays take part in social networking and instant messaging, but, of course, are unaware of the negative impact this online technology could have on their growth.

As per the 2013 Annual...

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Voice-controlled devices: how safe are they, and are you ready? - 24 May, 2017

By Beth Kotz

It's only a matter of time before voice controlled appliances and programs become an indispensable part of our everyday lives. The clunky, difficult-to-use systems of the past have been replaced with sleeker, more intuitive solutions that make digital life almost effortless..

Today's systems can capture a user’s spoken words with an...

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Ransomware: ‘WannaCry’ guidance for home users and small businesses - 18 May, 2017

By National Cyber Security Centre

Guidance for home users or small businesses who want to reduce the likelihood of being held to ransom by WannaCry (or other types of ransomware).

Updated:  17 May 2017

The NCSC is currently working with organisations and partners in the UK affected by the ransomware 'WannaCry'. This page contains guidance for home...

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Had a call from ‘Microsoft’ after the ransomware attack? - 15 May, 2017

By Tim Mitchell

We’re receiving reports of people receiving phone calls claiming to be from Microsoft and saying they can help protect computers from ransomware. This is in the wake of the ransomware attack which has, over the last few days, affected hundreds of thousands of users in 150 countries.

FACT: if you receive a call like this, it will be a fraudster...

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Whatever kind of holiday you’re planning, book and pay for it safely to avoid holiday fraud - 06 May, 2017

By Tim Mitchell

This month, our online awareness campaign is brought to you in conjunction with our colleagues at ABTA and the City of London Police, the national lead force for economic crime. 

Holiday fraud takes many forms and can affect anybody, however smart or immune you think you may be. You can find our free, expert, practical advice on our...

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