The internet is full of possibilities and opportunities to learn, make new friends and even find love. However, it’s also the perfect place for people to take advantage of the anonymity a computer screen offers. Most know that young teenagers are the ideal target for predators, but few think about online safety for older people. […]

When most people think of identity theft, they probably think of criminals defrauding victims using digital tactics such as MITM (man in the middle) attacks or phishing scams. They see the online world as a place where everything needs encryption or password protection, and the real world as somewhere safer. Unfortunately, this simply isn’t true. […]

If your child has an Instagram account, here’s a new concern you should be aware of. It’s arisen from the fact that over the last few months, the largest social media and photo sharing platform on the planet has been steadily extending its initiative to exclude the number of likes on posts. This is in […]

Scammers are targeting pension pots of all sizes. Make sure you know how to spot the warning signs and how to keep your pension safe. Pension scams can be hard to spot. Scammers can be articulate and financially knowledgeable, with credible websites, testimonials and materials that are hard to distinguish from the real thing. How […]

Results from our independent survey, looking into the use of mobile payments among British consumers, showed that a fair number of people don’t use mobile payment options due to concerns over security. This links to a general distrust of mobile security, as it’s not yet a fully-established options for a lot of consumers. But with […]

Twenty years ago, getting people to trust online shopping was a huge hurdle for ecommerce. Would-be buyers were afraid to provide credit card and other personal information online. The situation has changed dramatically. Today’s online shoppers think nothing of filling out forms and providing data to ecommerce sites, social media sites, and even in public […]

With more and more of us making the majority of our purchases over the net, it’s important that you know just what checks you should make when shopping online. When it comes to buying jewellery, you’ll likely be spending quite a bit of money, so being exposed to an online scam could be devastating to […]

My son asked me once if he could play Roblox. It’s not a game I play, but I’ve certainly heard of it – I seem to recall a couple of his favourite Youtubers (celebrities who record gameplay videos) play it. Turns out, some of his friends at school have started playing it and so wanted to join in. I […]

The Internet can be a great source of information but unfortunately due to its popularity has become a major source of criminal activity. According to the UK Office of National Statistics, an estimated 4.5 million cybercrimes were committed in England and Wales between March 2017 to March 2018. It’s more important now more than ever […]

Whether you’re buying a property overseas, topping up a foreign bank account, sending money to a family member abroad, or making regular transfers for a pension or mortgage, making international payments can be a stress-inducing task. How to transfer money abroad safely From fluctuating exchange rates and added fees to ensuring your payment transfer is […]