Ramon Abbas, a Nigerian social media influencer who made millions from online scams, has been jailed in the US for 11 years. Who is Ramon Abbas, aka Ray Hushpuppi? Ramon Abbas was a hugely popular social media influencer from Nigeria. He would regularly show off his wealth by posting images of him in front of […]

More than nine in ten adults (93%) across 22 Commonwealth nations are unaware that email passwords and access to personal and business email accounts are the top target for criminals and other malicious actors, according to new research from Get Safe Online. Instead, bank accounts were classed as the most important log-in details for professional […]

East Sussex Council today, 11 January 2022, announces the launch of an exciting new partnership with Get Safe Online to help residents across the county improve their online safety. Working in partnership with Get Safe Online, this new campaign will consist of regular online safety messages being cascaded across networks and communities in the region, […]

March 31st 2021 Following its success in raising awareness of online safety and security issues in many Pacific island countries, Get Safe Online is now introducing a range of its popular websites in different languages. Launching national websites in local languages across seven countries in the Pacific from March 2021, including national websites for Vanuatu […]

February 23rd 2021 Get Safe Online’s inaugural Ambassador Day will be marked this Saturday, February 27th. The event will celebrate the impressive contribution made by the organisation’s community of Ambassadors around the Commonwealth, as well as helping to cascade advice supporting safer use of the internet. The Get Safe Online Ambassador Scheme was launched last […]

February 12th 2021 Today, Safer Internet Day 2021, sees the release of ‘Better Internet for Kids’ (BIK), a review of the year 2020. It provides a summary of a multitude of stakeholder efforts to protect children and young people online over the past year. 2020 was a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered […]

February 9th 2021 To mark this year’s Safer Internet Day, new research released today by the official coordinators the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), shows young people’s experience of misleading content online as well as the strategies they are using to manage this at a time when being online is more important than ever.  77% of […]

January 5th 2021 Scammers are already busy sending out fake ‘HMRC’ texts following yesterday’s announcement of another national lockdown. Frauds exploiting people’s concern and confusion over COVID-19 began as soon as the pandemic hit, with numbers subsequently rocketing. The many themes have included fake test and trace calls to tax refunds, advertisements for non-existent PPE to vaccines, […]

December 22nd 2020 Very predictably, the launch of the staged mass vaccination of people in the UK against COVID-19, is being accompanied by a rash of attempts at fraud, as reported by Trading Standards departments around the country. Exploiting people’s desire to receive the vaccination as soon as possible and, more recently, increased fear of infection […]

November 20th 2020 The LEGO Group has today expanded its range of family-focused digital child safety and wellbeing initiatives to help families have conversations and learn more about how to tackle cyberbullying in an engaging, memorable way. A new ‘Build & Talk’ activity guide has been created to help parents and caregivers initiate conversations with […]

November 17th 2020 As HMRC issues thousands of SMS messages and emails as part of its annual Self Assessment tax return push, the department is warning customers completing their returns to take care to avoid being caught out by scammers. The annual tax return deadline is 31 January 2021. The department knows that fraudsters use […]

October 19th 2020 The Charity Commission is warning trustees and donors to strengthen their defences as it fears the pandemic has created environments that are enabling charity fraud. As we enter Charity Fraud Awareness Week (19 – 23 October 2020), charities have reported being victims of fraud or cybercrime 645 times since the start of the pandemic […]

Criminals exploit COVID-19 as fraud moves increasingly online

World Alzheimer’s Day: action on scams

Public reminded to ‘mullet over’

New warning about post-lockdown travel scams

Public warned about test and trace scams

EasyJet customers warned after cyberattack

You, Coronavirus and staying safe online

NCSC launches range of new protection measures

Keeping children safe online during the Coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus scams you should be aware of

8 in 10 Brits would be embarrassed to admit they fell for a scam

Scam warning after Flybe collapse

How to ensure internet-connected cameras are secure

As concern about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) increases, it is important that people in the UK and, indeed, around the w

Keep online dating safe this Valentine’s and every day

Are young people free to be themselves online?

Get Safe Online warns about Brexit related scams

Warnings following Travelex ransomware attack

Safer Internet Day: new educational resources

Get Safe Online Welsh language site officially launched

Fraudulent Snapchat account promised ‘free money’

It’s Charity Fraud Awareness Week

John and Sarah are most likely to overshare online

Generation Z setting new standards for online safety

Scam warning after Thomas Cook collapse

Barclays warns students about money mule recruitment

5 million pension savers could lose out to scammers

‘No More Ransom’ initiative is 3 years old

Silence of the Nans – scammers taking advantage

Make sure you mullet over before you fall victim to phishing emails on National Fish and Chip Day

Over £27m reported lost to crypto and forex investment scams

WhatsApp users advised to update app following hack

Warning over Champions League Final frauds

New laws planned for internet connected devices

New children’s online privacy code of practice

New government proposal to tackle online harms

Wales Cyber Safety Bus Tour begins

Victims lose over £50 million to romance fraud

New FCA warning about investment scams

Young people struggle with permission to share online

Safer Internet Day 2019 is almost here

Christmas shoppers urged to stay safe online

Kids’ tracker watch found to be dangerous

New report on extent of children’s data collected online

Brits risk exposing deepest secrets to email hackers

Britain is a nation of digital over-sharers

Get Safe Online Scammer Nanas campaign wins another award

Get Safe Online hosts European #CyberScams campaign in UK

Government launches consumer advice on smart devices

Young fraud victims on the rise, says Cifas

Phishing attacks could follow Facebook data breach

Over £21m reported lost to computer service fraud in a year

17-24 year olds most likely to fall victim to motor ‘ghostbroking’

40,000 viewers urged to check bank statements

Safety advice after massive BA data breach

ID fraud falls for first time since 2014

New warning on pension fraud – £91,000 average loss

New ‘sleepwalking’ warning from fraud watchdog

Report reveals where personal data is compromised online

Payment cards & personal data records hacked at Dixons Carphone

Warning about GDPR-themed phishing emails

Facebook launches youth portal

Twitter users advised to change passwords

Police warn of hidden dangers when shopping online

Martin Lewis to sue Facebook for defamation

New report reveals record levels of identity fraud

Record losses reported by holiday fraud victims

National Lottery customers warned to change passwords

Get Safe Online launches ticket fraud campaign

Warning on using passwords for multiple online accounts

Cost of car insurance ‘ghost broking’ fraud revealed

Next Tuesday is Safer Internet Day

‘appy New Year

NCA warning about sex offenders’ use of live streaming platforms

Mac users urged to set root password to overcome bug

Get Safe Online launches safe Christmas shopping advice

1 million fake WhatsApp downloads from Google Play

New fraud guidance helps public to give safely

Latest on KRACK Wi-Fi flaw

New government internet safety proposals

Latest industry data shows loss in financial fraud

Scam warning in wake of hurricanes

Students warned about scam loan email

Big increase in identity fraud reported

CPS: online abuse can fuel “dangerous hostility”

Warning about ‘Vodafone’ scam emails

Recent news reports cite that there is a new type of the malware spreading across the world’s computers that is similar to the infections back in May that affected large parts of the NHS. This malware is again known as ransomware that encrypts the files on a computer and makes them inaccessible to the user […]

The Metropolitan Police’s Fraud Squad has produced five videos to advise internet users on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime by adjusting current online behaviours that can make users vulnerable to cybercriminal activity.  Last year, (2016) an estimated 3.6 million cases of fraud and two million cases of computer misuse were reported to […]

Survey reveals online safety risks to children

Manchester charity concert fake ticket warning

Over half of young gamers experience abuse

Scammers taking advantage after ransomware attack

Most PCs affected by WannaCry running Windows 7

Ransomware: urgent advice for Windows XP users

Patients reassured after cyberattack hits NHS

Home Affairs Committee slams social networks

Wonga gives conflicting advice after data breach

Warning about buying online for prom night

Fans flock to hoax ticket website experiment

New cybersecurity breach at Three

Warning about new banking scam emails

Financial fraud costing UK £2 million a day

Sexting & cyberbullying targeted by government

Take cyber security as seriously as home security, says Government

Streetlife users urged to consider privacy & safety

Dating fraud reported every 3 hours in UK

It’s Safer Internet Day 2017

Public urged to protect themselves against fraud

Children left to ‘fend for themselves’ in the digital world

Using your new mobile devices safely

Yahoo! users urged to change passwords after another hack

SAFERjobs sees 300% increase in UK job scam cases

Beware iCloud calendar and photo sharing spam

Black Friday warning: sharp rise in scam ads on social media

Safety info for Three customers after data breach

Fraudulent mails & calls warning for Tesco Bank customers

Fraud & cybercrime cost UK nearly £11bn in past year

65+ men most likely victims of investment fraud

Yahoo reveals massive data breach 2 years ago

“Take 5” to help prevent fraud

Accommodation fraud warning to students

How to opt out of new WhatsApp data sharing

Warning on potential dangers of public Wi-Fi

Half million pound iTunes Gift Card scams

Is your child safer playing outside than online?

Can you help catch these wanted fraudsters?

Pokémon GO: what you need to know

Criminals jailed for fraud and money laundering

#RedCardtoCrime tackles online ticket fraud

Fake ‘WhatsApp Gold’ link results in malware

Millions of LinkedIn passwords and email addresses for sale

Phishing emails becoming more sophisticated

More than a third of stalking victims targeted online

Urgent warning on new phishing email

Children reveal riskiest social media sites

Striker Vardy hits back at Twitter trolls

Travellers conned out of £11.5 million in 2015

Ticket scammers arrested

Life sentence for rapist who met victims online

Increase in online first date sexual assaults

Make a Safer Internet Day pledge

Warning after 20% rise in online & phone scams

Users of older Internet Explorer versions warned to upgrade

Advice about unexpected phone charges

Have a happy and safe New Year, from Get Safe Online

Last minute shopping: better safe than sorry

Older browsers unable to support new security algorithm

Men convicted for defrauding pensioners in phone scam

NCA targeting country’s youngest potential cybercriminals

Wetherspoon customers warned after data hack

Kids’ & parents’ personal details stolen in Vtech data hack

Warning for shoppers to be vigilant on Black Friday

One account per password advice repeated

TalkTalk customers at risk of fraud following hack

Cybercrime is getting personal

UK internet users potential cyberattack victims

Voyeur hacked webcams to spy on victims

New figures show fraudsters directly targeting bank customers

Get Safe Online warns about VW–related scams

We’re on the road again

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Naked Snapchat pic goes against 14 year-old

Welcome to Principality Building Society

Phones overtake laptops for going online

Rugby fans warned about fake World Cup tickets & merchandise

The risk of ID theft from not redirecting mail

UK arrests as international bust closes online hacking forum

New warning about scam emails containing ransomware

Are you protecting yourself against identity fraud?

TalkTalk customers warned again over scam phone calls

Ulster suicide teenager was victim of blackmail gang

Internet played a role in dead teenager’s radicalisation, says family

Fraudsters use spoof texts in new bank scam

New warning about online ticket fraud

British Muslims warned about Hajj fraud

Identity fraud up by 27% in first quarter of 2015

Warning about buying fake beauty products

Data regulator launches review of children’s websites & apps

Beware Apple iTunes scam emails

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Beware of Nepal earthquake scam appeals

It’s time to spring clean your internet connected devices

Holiday bookers being conned out of millions of pounds

Beebone Malware Alert

Be on the lookout for pension reform scams

Jail for doctor who stored child abuse images at work

Illegal music site karaoke-world.co.uk shut down

57 arrests in nationwide cybercrime busts

National cybercrime week of action

NCA warns over ‘RAMNIT ’ Windows computer attack

Lenovo forced to remove hidden adware from PCs

Users download malware after Jamie Oliver’s site hacked

Online dating fraud up by 33% last year

Suspended sentence for sale of unlicensed erectile dysfunction drugs

It’s Safer Internet Day

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18-25s most defrauded jobseekers in Britain

Warning about ‘LinkedIn’ scam emails

1,600 websites selling illegal medicines closed down last year

Taking care with your smart devices

Have a happy and safe Christmas

Last minute online shopping safety tips

Counterfeit Christmas goods warning follows arrests

Hack closes Sony PlayStation store

‘Most risky’ Christmas gift list published

eCigarettes could harm your … computer!

UK arrests for international computer hijack gang

Regulator publishes advice on IP camera security

Insight into new Met Police cyber unit

BBC launches guide to scam emails

Windows 10 security features revealed

True cost of crime revealed

Microsoft issues PowerPoint flaw fix

World’s first biometric payment card launched

Hacked posted Snapchat images include children

Snappening – massive leak of Snapchat pics imminent

Jail for romance scam money launderer

McCann troll found dead in hotel room

Jail for Twitter troll Peter Nunn

Severe bug warning for non-Windows computers/devices

You cannot charge your iPhone in a microwave

Beware of ‘early referendum results’ messages

New tactics being used by dating scammers

Rugby fans warned about fake World Cup tickets & merchandise

iPhones most at risk of theft, says government report

Apple will bolster iCloud security, says CEO

Woman to lose home following identity fraud

iCloud: secure or not?

Arrest after swoop on illegal sport streaming website

Man convicted for attack on Met Police website

Hajj pilgrims warned about scams following arrests

Sony and other game networks hacked

Sony and other game networks hacked

Elderly couple lose £85,000 in telephone bank scam

4 in 10 adults are not installing internet security software

Gang reported to have hacked 1.2 billion usernames & passwords

Serial ticket fraudster gets additional prison sentence

Man arrested on suspicion of selling fake designer clothes

Scammers exploit MH17 disaster

Deleting data not sufficient when disposing of smartphones

Collaboration to combat ‘Shylock’ malware

Hajj pilgrims warned against travel scams

Beware of scam tax credits emails

Trolling civil servant sacked

Moped phone theft gang jailed

Fake Justice.gov.uk parking fine emails strike again

Northern Ireland town hit by bank scams

Northern Ireland parents urged to get ‘switched on’

MHRA warns about online herbal medicines

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XP users get one last security fix

It’s Scams Awareness Month

Jail for cyber criminal who defrauded students

More than 2,500 websites selling fake designer goods closed down

Internet Explorer security hole could affect XP users

Cyber gang leader jailed for bank scam

Fake Android antivirus app was “a mistake”

Web users alerted to potential mass privacy problem

Windows XP support ends today

Windows XP support ends next Tuesday. Are you ready?

Scam ‘Microsoft antivirus’ boss sentence

Study reveals children’s access to online porn

Watch out for ticket and other World Cup scams

‘justice.gov.uk’ parking fine email is a scam

Man installed webcam spy software on women’s computers

Warning on rising holiday booking fraud

Mac users: avoid apps from file sharing sites

Virgin Media launches network filter system

Beware ‘British Airways’ phishing emails

Neknominate drinking game condemned

Romance fraud gang sentenced

Getting behind Safer Internet Day

New app highlights music piracy effects

Safer Internet Day: it’s a week away!

US hotel guests’ card details stolen

14-15 year olds take most risks online

Warning to LinkedIn job hunters

Abortion pills being sold online with dangerous results

More mobile payment facilities on the way

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Warning about fake Rugby World Cup tickets

Watch out for fake ‘HMRC’ emails

Yahoo! users served up malware in ads

Don’t be tempted by cheap medicines online

Usernames and phone numbers published after Snapchat hack

Regulator’s advice on app privacy concerns

Last minute Christmas shopping online? Read our advice

Spam texts fine for payday loans firm

Skiers warned about chalet holiday scams

Arrests after anti-Semitic football tweets

Scam ‘Royal Mail’ email claims package being held

Spoof advice could wreck new XBox One console

As we mourn Mandela – be wary of scams

Attorney General will advise on Twitter contempt rules

Counterfeit goods domain names seized in international swoop

November 29th 2013 A football league referee from Cheshire has been charged following allegations of computer hacking at the Football Association. 30 year-old Dean Mohareb is charged with perverting the course of justice and unauthorised access to computer data, and will appear with two other men before magistrates in Stockport on 5th December. His co-defendants […]

Online Christmas shoppers advised how to stay safe

Ban on Xbox One uploads containing swearing

URGENT: UK computers at risk of ransom attack

Philippines Typhoon Haiyan appeal scams increase

Beware of Philippines Typhoon Haiyan scams

Microsoft warns users of security flaw

Forums & chatrooms can be supportive too

Another council fined by ICO for data loss

App helps young people reject ‘sexting’ pressure

Top safety tips for Get Safe Online Week

Pension fraud websites closed down

Update your Java software

New app saves Snapchat pics

Government moves against mobile phone theft

Man jailed for phishing in first NCA conviction

Police launch Hajj travel fraud campaign

Mums more likely to have online safety talk with kids

7th October 2013 Four organisations have joined forces to publish a simple guide for consumers on how to keep their smartphones safe. We recommend that you view and download the guide to share with family members and friends who have smartphones. For information and advice about looking after your smartphone or tablet, click here The […]

Silk Road drugs marketplace boss refused bail

Online vehicle fraud increasing – buyers & sellers take care

Half a million botnet computers disabled

Watch out for Ukash loan scam

Apple mobile users: update your iOS 7 now

Fans warned to avoid fake football kits

Concerns over security of iPhone fingerprint recognition

Jail for online predator who impersonated Bieber

Men held after attempted Santander cyber theft

Fingerprint ID for new Apple iPhone

Look out for Microsoft & Adobe patches today

Man arrested over Le Vell Facebook post

New child safety campaign from Get Safe Online

Students urged to be wary about rental fraud

Croydon main jailed for online fraud

Warning about tanning injections

Women jailed for online dating scam

ICO fines Islington Council £70,000 after publishing over 2,000 records

‘Instagram for your PC’ is a scam

Holiday scams cause biggest losses, says Which?

Smartphone sales overtake conventional handsets

Child abuse hosting company taken down

Female journalists receive bomb threat tweets

FTSE 350 companies to be cyber healthchecked

Lakeland website hacked – passwords changed

Small business cybersecurity vouchers – apply now

PM announces block on porn sites

Tumblr user logins compromised

High Court blocks football streaming website

Sony drops PSN breach fine appeal

New WhatsApp Android worm

Thousands of Club Nintendo accounts compromised

Facebook ‘troll’ jailed after making death threats

Blizzard to test in-game payments

New police unit tackles piracy and counterfeiting

Unlicensed medicines seized, websites closed down

Mobile users must guard better against malware

Jail sentences follow international phishing scam

Google’s plans to tackle child abuse images

Jailed cybercriminal also sentenced for indecent images

Jailed fraudster ordered to pay back stolen money

More phones being dropped on London’s tube

Council fined for data breach after laptops stolen

Government demands action on harmful websites

Card fraud busts follow global co-operation

Twitter security to be tightened following hacks

Recycled mobiles being mined for data by criminals

Warning about mobile device thefts when eating out

Biker jailed after bragging on forum

Out and about with your mobile device

Calls for head to resign after Facebook post

Payday loan scams becoming more commonplace

Social networking paedophile cabbie jailed

Scam emails becoming more convincing

PM backs public WiFi porn block

More care needed with passwords, research reveals

Parents invited to join Twitter Chat this evening

Update your Windows and Java when prompted

Cybercrime report highlights online threats

WordPress targeted by hackers

Have you been the victim of this property scam?

Storm after youth police commissioner’s offensive tweets

War Z game user passwords hacked

Biggest cyber attack in history

Beware of messages offering free mobile credit

BBC Twitter feeds hacked by pro-Syrian Government group

Payday lender loses licence

New games console ‘testing’ scam

Online banking fraud still on the increase

Use of personal devices at work must be controlled

Microsoft email validation warning is a scam

Facebook’s Open Graph sparks new privacy concerns

Evernote user? Change your password!

Rihanna ‘sex video’ event scam

ISPs ordered to block pirate sites

Venables Tweeters to be charged with contempt

Startling increase reported in ‘money muling’

Microsoft is latest target for hackers

Fraud gang receive jail sentences

Toxic poisoning alert for online Chinese medicines

Apple’s own computers hacked

eCard in your inbox?

Stay safe this Valentine’s Day

Software can track social media users’ lives

Twitter video app gets adult rating on App Store

It’s Safer Internet Day – get involved

Phishing warning after Twitter accounts hacked

US man arrested for mass webcam blackmail

Cyber security information quality lacking, say businesses

Tuesday 5 February is Safer Internet Day

Five arrests after harassment videos posted on YouTube

Men charged in massive cybercrime case

£250,000 fine for Sony after PlayStation Network hack

Watch out for Wonga phishing emails

65% of fraud results from ID theft – new figures

13-year jail sentence for grooming

How to stem massive phone bills from your kids’ app use

New Microsoft patch fixes zero day exploit

US is main source of EU card fraud says Europol

Facebook plea lands driver in jail

‘Patch Tuesday’ – but not for Explorer

Beware fake tax refund emails

Britain “losing the war on cybercrime” says senior police officer

Stay safe online this holiday

Substantial rise in social media crimes reported

Four brothers jailed for internet fraud

Maya ‘end of the world’ PowerPoint contains malware

Instagram to sell photos to advertisers

Christmas … are you prepared?

Instagram users warned to watch out for Facebook scam

£30,000 repair bill after party goes out of control

Watch out for scam ‘EDF’ emails

Massive data theft from Swiss intelligence agency

Minister announces new cybercrime fighting initiatives

Parcels premium rate phone scam doing the rounds

Substantial fines for text spammers

Take care on the busiest shopping day ever

Regulator advises on price comparison sites

Easier customer access to data promised

Online teacher bullying on the increase

Facebook page scams Twilight fans

Man arrested for cyber-attack attempt

Fake Windows 8 antivirus warning

Internet dating firm dupes clients

Businesses reminded about disaster recovery readiness

London arrests in connection with phishing crimes

Watch out for Hurricane Sandy scams

Compromised email accounts on the rise

More footballer Twitter problems

Big data breach fine for police force

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Premium rate scam warning from regulator

Malware worm targets Skype users

Sports stars and their unsporting Tweets

Belfast student Facebook page causes offence

Microsoft update to fix vulnerabilities in Office

Officials swoop on unlicensed internet drugs

Spammers likely to receive heavy fines

Privacy risk from rented or borrowed computers

More security worries for Java

Internet Explorer security update released

Legal rethink following offensive Daley Tweet

Student loan fraud warning

New ‘Olympics’ cash windfall email scam

Beware of webcam blackmail

Computers infected on production lines

Beware of ‘supermarket voucher’ containing virus

Massive increase in mobile malware

Council fined £250,000 for records breach

First cybersecurity boot camp

Two police forces may have been hacked

Fake dental equipment being sold online

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Computers affected without warning via Java hack

‘Royal Mail’ email is a scam containing malware

Tesco online security being investigated

Students urged to watch out for rental scams

Piracy doesn’t pay

Watch out for ‘Verified by Visa’ scam emails

Microsoft users urged to install updates asap

Would-be holidaymakers hit by scams

UK gamers warned about Blizzard accounts hack

Scammers impersonate Police e-Crime Unit

New trojan targets BlackBerry & Android users to steal passwords

A Twitter feed helping people buy Olympic tickets for events that have empty seats has been reinstated

Hack attack on US journalist via Apple iCloud

An email about a doping scandal involving the USA Women's Gymnastics Team at the 2012 Olympics is a scam, designed to push malware. It claims that Women's Gymnastics All Round Gold Medallist Gabrielle Douglas tested positive, and invites readers to visit a YouTube page … which is in fact a fake page.   Scammers are […]

Cybercriminals have created a fake battery-saving app for Android that is really malware in disguise.

Over 30 cases of online fraud reported by Taiwanese police.

New FBI report discusses WIFI risks on the road.

A third of all cybercrime took place in Russia in 2011.