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Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed?
How do vishing scams work, how do they impact businesses and individuals, and how can you protect yourself, your family and your business?
Phil Muncaster • 14 Jun 2021
Don’t feed the trolls and other tips for avoiding online drama
You may not be able to escape internet trolls, but you have a choice about how you will deal with them – here’s how you can handle trolls without losing your cool
Amer Owaida • 31 May 2021
Rom-con: How romance fraud targets older people – and how to stay safe
Online dating scams often follow the same script – here’s what senior citizens should watch out for and how their younger relatives can help them avoid falling victim
Amer Owaida • 24 May 2021
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your digital footprint
Here are some quick and easy tips to help you clean up your cyber-clutter and keep your digital footprint tidy
Amer Owaida • 16 Apr 2021
How To, Internet of Things
Fifty shades of vulnerable: How to play it safe with your smart sex toy
While you’re living out your fantasies, your internet-enabled sex toy may be setting you up for a privacy nightmare
Denise Giusto Bilić • 12 Feb 2021
How To, Kids Online
Smart tech gifts: How to keep your kids and family safe
Cyberthreats can take the fun out of connected gadgets – here's how to make sure your children enjoy the tech without putting themselves or their family at risk
Tony Anscombe • 25 Dec 2020
Mobile payment apps: How to stay safe when paying with your phone
Are mobile payments and digital wallets safe? Are the apps safer than credit cards? What are the main risks? Here’s what to know.
Amer Owaida • 30 Nov 2020
How To, Scams
SIM swap scam: What it is and how to protect yourself
Here’s what to know about attacks where a fraudster has your number, literally and otherwise
Amer Owaida • 26 Nov 2020
Why you should keep your Netflix password to yourself
Sharing is caring – except when it isn’t. Here’s why you shouldn’t share your password for online media services with other people.
Jake Moore • 11 Nov 2020