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When it comes to keeping your kids safe and happy online, we have a whole bunch of useful, practical advice. Check it out #SafeHappyKidsOnline getsafeonline.org/safehappykidso…
What the UK’s Online Safety Act means for IT companies itpro.com/business/polic…
Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
‘Someone faked my death on TikTok and it went viral' bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cv…
You may be going on holiday BUT you can't afford to let your guard down online. That includes when you're using public Wi-Fi hotspots (including at the airport, ferry or cruise terminal), which could be unsecured or just fraudulent. Or not ... who knows? getsafeonline.org/onholiday
If your phone or tablet was lost while you're away, what effect would it have on your holiday? It's not just the device itself ... it's what ON or accessible FROM it. Check out our advice on staying safe while you're away on holiday getsafeonline.org/onholiday
If you're off on holiday soon, we have some online safety tips for you. Did you know that if your home is burgled while you're away and you've posted about your holiday on social media, the insurance company may not pay out? Think twice before you post getsafeonline.org/onholiday
With the school holidays almost upon us and your kids having lots of time on their hands, are you in touch with what they do online? #SafeHappyKidsOnline getsafeonline.org/safehappykidso…
The Co-op's CEO confirmed this morning that all of its 6.5 million members had data stolen in the recent cyberattack on the firm. If you're a member, read our advice to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft in the aftermath of the attack getsafeonline.org/personal/news-…
Arrests made after huge HMRC scam campaign hit 100,000 accounts itpro.com/security/cyber…
Parental controls, ISP filters, and child-friendly platforms can make a difference when it comes to safeguarding your kids. But don’t just rely on tech … discuss and agree rules and boundaries too #SafeHappyKidsOnline getsafeonline.org/safehappykidso…
M&S chair calls for mandatory reporting of cyber attacks after "traumatic" ransomware incident – but will it do more harm than good? itpro.com/security/cyber…
Arrests made in hunt for hackers behind cyber attacks on M&S and Co-op itpro.com/security/arres…
‘The worst thing an employee could do’: Workers are covering up cyber attacks for fear of reprisal – here’s why that’s a huge problem itpro.com/security/the-w…
Everything we know about the Ingram Micro cyber attack so far itpro.com/security/ranso…
UK emergency alert to be tested on mobile phones for second time in September - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Parental controls, ISP filters, and child-friendly platforms can make a difference when it comes to safeguarding your kids. But don’t just rely on tech … discuss and agree rules and boundaries too #SafeHappyKidsOnline getsafeonline.org/safehappykidso…
“As medics worked to save my dad, people shared photos online” bbc.com/news/articles/…
Singapore police can now seize bank accounts to stop scams - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
A major ransomware hosting provider just got hit US with sanctions itpro.com/security/ranso…
