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Kids Online

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Kids Online

Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps

Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.

Phil Muncaster11 Apr 2024


Privacy

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

Privacy

7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

Here's what drives cybercriminals to relentlessly target the personal information of other people – and why you need to guard your data like your life depends on it

Sonia Domínguez Waisbrod08 Apr 2024


Digital Security

How often should you change your passwords?

How often should you change your passwords?

Digital Security

How often should you change your passwords?

And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe.

Phil Muncaster03 Apr 2024


Malware, Digital Security

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

Malware, Digital Security

Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think

There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.

Márk Szabó02 Apr 2024


Cybercrime

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

Cybercrime

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

This rundown of 10 cyberattacks against the sports industry shows why every team needs to keep its eyes on the ball when it comes to cybersecurity

Christian Ali Bravo28 Mar 2024


Scams

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Scams

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan.

Phil Muncaster26 Mar 2024


Kids Online

Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations

Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations

Kids Online

Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations

Struggle to know how to help children and teens stay safe in cyberspace? A good ol’ fashioned chat is enough to put them on the right track.

Imogen Byers25 Mar 2024


Privacy

A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app

A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app

Privacy

A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app

Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised to tread carefully when choosing with whom you share some of your most sensitive data

Phil Muncaster19 Mar 2024


How To

How to share sensitive files securely online

How to share sensitive files securely online

How To

How to share sensitive files securely online

Here are a few tips for secure file transfers and what else to consider when sharing sensitive documents so that your data remains safe

Phil Muncaster13 Mar 2024