Seventeen-million Britons were targeted by cybercrime during 2017, costing them a collective £130bn. From phishing scams to online fraud, hacking and ransomware attacks, we’re all susceptible to cybercrime, but protecting your kids against it is inherently tricky. They’re part of a digital generation that relies on online messaging platforms, social…
Before the birth of social media, harassment was something you’d typically only experience in real life; be it in person, over the phone or in written form. Now, with millions of people glued to the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, harassment has taken on a digital form. The difference…
In 2011, cyberstalking became more common than face-to-face stalking for the first time, and it remains a significant problem. Facebook is a prime target for stalkers, due to the ease with which personal information can be shared and viewed. It’s also one of the most popular communication channels in the…
In 2016, the UK was subjected to cases of fraud that topped £1bn for the first time since 2011. That’s a 55% year-on-year rise which highlights just how prevalent this form of crime is. We’re all potential victims of fraud, but the quicker you can identify suspicious behaviour, the greater…
We encounter strangers throughout our lives. As adults, we usually have the wherewithal and experience to get a handle on whether or not someone can be trusted, but it’s not quite as easy for kids. Children rely on adults to show them the ways of the world and help them…
The countless swipes; the heart-stopping nerves when meeting face-to-face; the unanswered text messages; the lack of a second date… Online dating is a tough game. Despite this, one in three relationships now start online – a statistic that demonstrates how profoundly society has been impacted by the meteoric rise in…
Keeping kids entertained during the summer holidays is an annual challenge for parents and one which inevitably focuses on reducing the amount of ‘screen time’ and ensuring kids spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. In reality, kids love the internet, and there’s no escaping the fact…
According to research by Financial Fraud Action (FFA), a financial scam was committed once every fifteen seconds during the first half of 2016. For some, scams are relatively easy to identify. They present themselves as unsolicited emails, phone calls and even traditional mailings. There’s usually something that gives the game…
Earlier this week, companies across the globe were hit yet again by a cyber attack. Like the recent ‘WannaCry’ outbreak, the new virus exploits computer operating system weaknesses in order to freeze a user’s machine and demand an untraceable Bitcoin ransom for its safe release. Such attacks are crippling for…
