In this podcast, Get Safe Online Content Director Tim Mitchell talks with Olivia Wolfheart from BCS (Chartered Institute of IT) about working from home, how to work online safely and securely from home, and also some of the scams spawned by the Coronavirus pandemic.

We’re living in a technological age, where storing our data online has become the norm. But how safe is the information we’re putting on the internet?  Theft and fraud are becoming a greater threat, as more people look to exploit technical loopholes to gain access to vital information. But how do you prevent such attacks? […]

This is Children’s Mental Health Week and, unsurprisingly, many parents are discovering new causes for concern. Predictably, reliance on technology is a recurring discussion when it comes to young people’s mental wellbeing – and the surrounding statistics don’t offer considerable comfort! For example, research has found that a parent’s greatest concern when it comes to […]

We all understand how important digital safety is today. There are many things that endanger us online: scams and malware, phishing and extortion, grooming and hate content. All these threats have sadly become part and parcel of our online presence to the point where we have to make sure our children know at least the […]

These days, there’s more to many gifts you buy for your family and friends – and indeed for yourself – than just unwrapping them and getting on with using them. That’s because so many products used in and out of the home are connected to the internet, requiring them to be set up and used […]

Social media is an incredible tool on both a personal and professional level, allowing the world to connect on various different platforms. Instagram, in particular, offers users the chance to keep a visual diary of their lives and interests. For brands, it can be a game-changer. Entire careers have been forged that didn’t even exist […]

Online banking has made everything easier – including theft.  In this day and age, advanced security systems have rendered armed robbery less worthwhile to criminals. But, while modern innovations have helped make us feel safer, cutting-edge tech has made us more digitally vulnerable. We no longer worry about masked crooks declaring a heist at a […]

The debate as to whether your child should be taking a phone to school has infiltrated both personal and political conversation in recent years. From mothers to ministers, everyone has something to say about this current dilemma. However, it is important to note that the debate does not simply end with the verdict of allowing […]

If you want to know how to protect your computer from hackers, you are in the right place. In this article, we’re going to show you some very easy steps you can take to significantly reduce your risk of cyberattack and data theft. And, best of all, you can complete all of these best security […]

If you are worried that your password has been stolen, I’ve got some bad news for you: it’s actually pretty hard to tell. Sure, there are some sites that will tell you if your password has been released as the result of a data breach. The problem is that not all data breaches are publicized, […]