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Rom-con: How romance fraud targets older people – and how to stay safe

Rom-con: How romance fraud targets older people – and how to stay safe

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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 Owaida24 May 2021


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Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your digital footprint

Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your digital footprint

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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 Owaida16 Apr 2021


How To, Internet of Things

Fifty shades of vulnerable: How to play it safe with your smart sex toy

Fifty shades of vulnerable: How to play it safe with your smart sex toy

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 Bilić12 Feb 2021


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


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Mobile payment apps: How to stay safe when paying with your phone

Mobile payment apps: How to stay safe when paying with your phone

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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 Owaida30 Nov 2020


How To, Scams

SIM swap scam: What it is and how to protect yourself

SIM swap scam: What it is and how to protect yourself

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 Owaida26 Nov 2020


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Why you should keep your Netflix password to yourself

Why you should keep your Netflix password to yourself

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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 Moore11 Nov 2020


How To, Social Media

How to secure your TikTok account

How to secure your TikTok account

How To, Social Media

How to secure your TikTok account

From keeping your account safe to curating who can view your liked content, we look at how you can increase your security and privacy on TikTok

Amer Owaida24 Aug 2020


How To, Digital Security

How to prepare and protect your digital legacy

How to prepare and protect your digital legacy

How To, Digital Security

How to prepare and protect your digital legacy

It's never too soon to plan for what will happen to your digital presence after you pass away

Tony Anscombe19 Aug 2020