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
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31st October 2013 At Get Safe Online we are always keen to encourage and celebrate the many positive aspects of the internet in the face of a barrage of publicity about the negatives - including the potential for self-harm and suicide. For...
31 October 2013
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29th October 2013 Another local authority has been fined for committing a serious data breach, underlining the importance for organisations to recognise the importance of safe data handling and storage, including encryption. For information...
29 October 2013
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24th October 2013 The children's counselling service charity ChildLine has launched a free smartphone app to help teenagers refuse requests for 'sexting' (the practice of texting explicit images or videos of themselves to...
24 October 2013
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21st October 2013 Today sees the launch of Get Safe Online Week, an annual awareness campaign organised by Get Safe Online to reinforce the fact that people can stay online safely just by following some simple precautions. For this year's...
21 October 2013
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18th October 2013 A number of websites designed to deceive the public into losing much or all of their pension savings have been taken offline, after the National Crime Agency (NCA) alerted internet registries. For information and advice on...
18 October 2013
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17th October 2013 Java, a software program that runs behind the scenes on billions of devices, has received a substantial security update which users are being urged to download. For information and advice on software updates, click...
17 October 2013
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