Tips & advice


3182 articles

Scams

PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign

PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign

Scams

PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign

The scam starts with a text warning victims of suspicious activity on their accounts

Amer Owaida04 Jan 2021


Scams

Would you take the bait? Take our phishing quiz to find out!

Would you take the bait? Take our phishing quiz to find out!

Scams

Would you take the bait? Take our phishing quiz to find out!

Is the message real or fake? Take our Phishing Derby quiz to find out how much you know about phishing.

Tony Anscombe31 Dec 2020


COVID-19

New warning issued over COVID-19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks

New warning issued over COVID-19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks

COVID-19

New warning issued over COVID-19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks

Cybercriminals look to cash in on the vaccine rollout, including by falsely offering to help people jump the line

Tomáš Foltýn31 Dec 2020


Cybercrime

21 arrested after allegedly using stolen logins to commit fraud

21 arrested after allegedly using stolen logins to commit fraud

Cybercrime

21 arrested after allegedly using stolen logins to commit fraud

UK police also give some food for thought to those on the verge of breaking the law

Tomáš Foltýn29 Dec 2020


How To, Kids Online

Smart tech gifts: How to keep your kids and family safe

Smart tech gifts: How to keep your kids and family safe

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 Anscombe25 Dec 2020


Digital Security

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay aware, stay safe!

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay aware, stay safe!

Digital Security

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay aware, stay safe!

When it comes to holiday gifts, surprise and wonder are always welcome. When it comes to protecting your security, however, you don’t want to leave anything to chance.

Gabrielle Ladouceur Despins21 Dec 2020


Digital Security

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay close to one another… Safely!

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay close to one another… Safely!

Digital Security

Cybersecurity Advent calendar: Stay close to one another… Safely!

This year, many of us will be celebrating Christmas with our loved ones virtually, however we shouldn’t underestimate the value of securing our online communication.

Amer Owaida16 Dec 2020


Privacy

Medical scans of millions of patients exposed online

Medical scans of millions of patients exposed online

Privacy

Medical scans of millions of patients exposed online

Other leaked data included a range of personal information such as names, addresses and personal healthcare information.

Amer Owaida15 Dec 2020


Scams

How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe

How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe

Scams

How scammers target PayPal users and how you can stay safe

What are some common ploys targeting PayPal users? Here’s what you should watch out for when using the popular payment service.

Amer Owaida14 Dec 2020