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Digital Security

Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Digital Security

Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone

Some fraudsters may use low-tech tactics to steal your sensitive information – peering over your shoulder as you enter that data is one of them

Phil Muncaster02 Feb 2022


How To

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

How To

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

Think your smartphone has been compromised by malware? Here's how to spot the signs of a hacked phone and how to remove the hacker from your phone.

Amer Owaida31 Jan 2022


Privacy

Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy

Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy

Privacy

Beyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy

The trade-off between using a free service and giving up our personal data becomes much less palatable when we think about the wider ramifications of the collection and use of our personal data

Tony Anscombe27 Jan 2022


Internet of Things, Privacy

Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Internet of Things, Privacy

Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?

Should you beware of wearables? Here’s what you should know about the potential security and privacy risks of your smartwatch or fitness tracker.

Phil Muncaster26 Jan 2022


How To

How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account

How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account

How To

How I hacked my friend’s PayPal account

Somebody could easily take control of your PayPal account and steal money from you if you’re not careful – here's how to stay safe from a simple but effective attack

Jake Moore24 Jan 2022


How To

How to know if your email has been hacked

How to know if your email has been hacked

How To

How to know if your email has been hacked

Think your email may have been hacked? Here are the signs to look for, how account takeover attacks commonly occur, and how to recover your account and avoid falling victim again

Phil Muncaster20 Jan 2022


Social Media

Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don'ts for employees

Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don'ts for employees

Social Media

Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don'ts for employees

Do you often take to social media to broadcast details about your job, employer or coworkers? Think before you share – less may be more.

Amer Owaida17 Jan 2022


Scams

Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

Scams

Making loyalty pay: How to keep your loyalty rewards safe from scammers

Is loyalty fraud on your radar? Here's why your hard-earned reward points and air miles may be easy pickings for cybercriminals.

Phil Muncaster13 Jan 2022


Scams

Crypto scams: What to know and how to protect yourself

Crypto scams: What to know and how to protect yourself

Scams

Crypto scams: What to know and how to protect yourself

As you attempt to strike it rich in the digital gold rush, make sure you know how to recognize various schemes that want to part you from your crypto

Phil Muncaster12 Jan 2022