Hopefully, you’ve read our advice on researching and booking holidays and other travel safely and securely. But have you thought about how to keep yourself protected online while you’re away, whether it’s the annual family holiday or a short break? Whether you’re basking in the sunshine or enjoying the snowy slopes, it can be easy […]

While many believe that kids shouldn’t be on social media at all, it’s possible for children to be involved in a safe and responsible manner. But it’s up to parents to show them how. Officials agree. A recent report from the Children’s Commissioner recommends teaching kids responsible social media use rather than attempting to prevent […]

Whether you’re looking to rent a one-bedroomed studio apartment in another part of town or relocating with work to the U.S. — perhaps a new job and apartment in Denver, Colorado — wherever you live and rent, you’ll need to ensure you do your best to avoid historically commonplace rental scams. Here’s some advice from […]

A new survey by NatWest has revealed that half of British adults online say they are most concerned about being a victim of fraud in the next 12 months. This compares to a third (33%) who were most worried about their home being burgled. But are people making sure they are taking the necessary safety […]

Cybercrime has evolved into an entire industry. As the internet expands, people are using more apps, users are storing more data in more places, and more people can access that data. Therefore, there are more places to sell it. Cybercrime and espionage now cost the global economy more than £319 billion annually. And that cost is […]

Over the last two months there has been a lot of hype surrounding cryptocurrency. There have been many stories of people who have made a fortune overnight by selling Bitcoin that they have been ‘mining’ for years, with other cryptocurrency surging in value as a result. Anyone can participate too – you can buy cryptocurrency right […]

Just watching YouTube and looking at the thousands of uploads made me realise once again that we do need to remember that as with most things relating to online usage – it’s not the apps/sites that are the problem but the lack of understanding about where and what it potentially could lead to.  Parents/guardians, carers and […]

Before you embark on your journey into the online dating scene, there are a few precautions you should take. Some seem blatantly obvious, some less so but whatever the case, it’s got to be better to be informed and safe, than sorry and not safe. Under each numbered point here, I will give a reason […]

“One of the main ways you can protect yourself when shopping, banking, making payments or entering other confidential information online is to ensure the page’s address begins with ‘https’ and features a green padlock”. This is one of the key pieces of online safety advice which has been bandied about for years, and continues to […]

“This will only take a few seconds.” You’re waiting for a latte at the local coffee shop. You could even be sitting in a hotel or airport. There are a few minutes to kill. So you shrug, “What could be the big deal?” Turns out, a lot could go wrong if you connect to the […]