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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Mortgage calculators - be on the lookout ... - 21 Apr, 2017

By Chris Smith

Owning our own home is a dream that many of us share, and we dedicate our lives and careers to building up enough money to owning our own property outright. The banks are only too happy in helping us realise this aspiration by helping us with mortgage loans. Today, thanks to advances in technology, you no longer need to book appointments with...

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Unlucky for some: the UK’s 13 best-known data breaches of all time - 28 Mar, 2017

By thebestvpn.com

Beginner's Guide to Internet Safety: 14 Tips for Being Safe Online can be found at https://thebestvpn.com/internet-safety-guide/ 

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Five important safety considerations to make when posting your CV online - 21 Feb, 2017

By various contributors

According to the Office of National Statistics, there were approximately 3.6 million instances of computer-related fraud for the year ending September 2016. In addition, the accounting firm KPMG’s fraud barometer found that the cost of online fraud in 2016 had surpassed £113 million, the highest since 2008. With the risk to internet users so...

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Guide to ISP filters and web blocking - 15 Feb, 2017

By Broadband Genie

A recent Ofcom report shows children may be too trusting of online content, with more than a quarter of respondents between the ages of 8 and 15, mistakenly believing Google’s top search results were specifically selected by figures of authority.

For parents, educators, and government officials alike, these findings are a cause for concern.

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Online dating fraud: a victim’s story - 10 Feb, 2017

By The Dating Fraud Partnership

58 year-old David was using an online dating website, and came across someone who he thought was an old friend.

They got chatting and it wasn’t long before 'Kerry' had asked him to send £500 towards a plane ticket she needed to buy urgently, not specifying details on where it was to.

Unfortunately, Kerry wasn’t who she said she was, but was...

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