News
Money lost to phone scammers triples in a year
2 December 2014
News
The latest internet safety and cyber security news from Get Safe Online, as well as the launches of the latest campaigns to help you get safe online
Most Recent News
Latest Posts
News
‘Most risky’ Christmas gift list published
November 26th 2014 We at Get Safe Online, together with Barclays and Kaspersky, have drawn up the most ‘Risky Christmas Gift List’ in a bid to prevent honest consumers falling victim to Christmas cybercrimes this year. According to...
26 November 2014
News
eCigarettes could harm your … computer!
November 25th 2014 The jury seems to be out on whether using e-cigarettes damages your health, but a new threat has emerged in that they may cause your computer to be infected with a virus. For information and advice on protecting computers...
25 November 2014
News
UK arrests for international computer hijack gang
November 21st 2014 Four people have been arrested in the UK as part of an international operation targeting users of software designed to remotely take over, control and steal information from computers. For information and advice on remote...
21 November 2014
News
Regulator publishes advice on IP camera security
November 20th 2014 Regular visitors to this website and national news websites will recall a news story from September about IP video cameras in homes and businesses being hacked and the footage streamed online. For information and advice on...
20 November 2014
News
Insight into new Met Police cyber unit
November 18th 2014 The Metropolitan Police says it is investigating more than 200 organised crime groups engaged in cyber fraud in the capital. The force's new cyber crime and fraud unit - codenamed Falcon - is investigating alleged crimes...
18 November 2014
News
BBC launches guide to scam emails
November 10th 2014 The BBC has launched its iWonder Guide entitled 'Would you fall for a scam email?', presented by Kate Russell (shown here), Reporter on BBC's Click - the online bulletin on how computers and digital technology...
10 November 2014
Trending Blog Posts
New to the internet?
We'll help you stay online with safety and confidence.
Monthly newsletter
Subscribe to PROTECT! for the latest news, views and advice.
Check a website
Determine whether a website is likely to be legitimate or a scam … before you visit it.
Neighbourhood Alert
Register to receive Neighbourhood Alerts.
Become a Get Safe Online Partner
Demonstrate your commitment to online safety and gain many exclusive benefits.
Self Help Tool Centre
FREE tools to help you keep safe when using the internet.
Is it a scam?
A simple way to check instantly if something you’ve received is a scam or not.
Spot the AI
We’ll help you learn to spot the difference between videos, voices and other content produced by AI, and the real thing.
