Growing up and the internet: sexting, exploitation and other dangers - 25 Jul, 2018

By Tim Mitchell

As young people progress into their teens and on to their early twenties, everything changes: their bodies, their minds, their behaviours and attitudes, they way they perceive and react, and the types of relationships they have. Whilst we all want our young people to grow, progress and be happy, we are often wistful about the inevitable loss of...

Read more

Landlords beware: four common renter red flags & scams - 18 Jul, 2018

By abodo.com

Renting an apartment is a time-consuming process for both the tenant and the landlord. Landlords often spend a considerable amount of money marketing the property, engaging a letting agent to help them fill the vacancy and also renovating or updating the property after a previous tenant has moved out.

Before even putting the property on the...

Read more

Safe and secure online on holiday - 13 Jul, 2018

By Tim Mitchell

Hopefully, you’ve read our advice on researching and booking holidays and other travel safely and securely. But have you thought about how to keep yourself protected online while you’re away, whether it’s the annual family holiday or a short break?

Whether you’re basking in the sunshine or enjoying the snowy slopes, it can be easy to forget...

Read more

Tips for helping your child build their first social media account - 07 Jun, 2018

By Hilary Bird

While many believe that kids shouldn’t be on social media at all, it’s possible for children to be involved in a safe and responsible manner. But it’s up to parents to show them how.

Officials agree. A recent report from the Children’s Commissioner recommends teaching kids responsible social media use rather than attempting to prevent it...

Read more

Four important tips to avoid property rental scams - 31 May, 2018

By abodo.com

Whether you’re looking to rent a one-bedroomed studio apartment in another part of town or relocating with work to the U.S. — perhaps a new job and apartment in Denver, Colorado — wherever you live and rent, you’ll need to ensure you do your best to avoid historically commonplace rental scams. Here's some advice from abodo.com 

Rental scams...

Read more

New survey shows public more concerned about online fraud than burglary: how to protect yourself - 26 Apr, 2018

By NatWest

A new survey by NatWest has revealed that half of British adults online say they are most concerned about being a victim of fraud in the next 12 months. This compares to a third (33%) who were most worried about their home being burgled. But are people making sure they are taking the necessary safety precautions when using the internet?

People...

Read more

The web world: who owns who? (Infographic) - 03 Apr, 2018

By 16best.net

Company Mergers and Acquisitions, and their Inevitable Dominance

A guest blog from www.16best.net

Today, mergers and acquisitions are not strange concepts. This is basically a case where the ownership of organisations, as well as all their operating units, are combined or transferred. It is a segment of strategic management which provides...

Read more

How cybercriminals adapt their methods during cyberattacks - 23 Mar, 2018

By www.thebestvpn.com

Cybercrime has evolved into an entire industry. As the internet expands, people are using more apps, users are storing more data in more places, and more people can access that data. Therefore, there are more places to sell it. Cybercrime and espionage now cost the global economy more than £319 billion annually. And that cost is only expected to...

Read more

Facebook’s mensis horribilis - 22 Mar, 2018

By Tim Mitchell

Seems like March has turned into Facebook’s mensis horribilis.

Earlier in the month, we had the social network soliciting opinions from a number of users on what its policy should be if an adult man "asks a 14-year-old girl for sexual pictures." In more general terms, the users were quizzed on how they thought Facebook should handle grooming...

Read more

10 years since the Byron Review: are children safer in the digital world? - 16 Feb, 2018

By Tim Mitchell

In the 2008 report “Safer children in a digital world”, Professor Tanya Byron made 38 recommendations for government on keeping children safe online. A decade on, against a backdrop of political changes and technological developments, the NSPCC has reviewed the progress made in implementing Professor Byron’s recommendations and consider what...

Read more