World password day

In the digital age, where we navigate a labyrinth of online accounts for everything from banking to social media, it's tempting to simplify our lives by using the same password or a few alternatives a...

Give your devices a fresh start: 6 essential spring-cleaning steps

As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, the arrival of spring signals a time for renewal and rejuvenation. While many people associate spring cleaning with tidying up their homes, it's likewise...

From scams to safe browsing: a parent’s guide to raising smart digital kids

The internet is an incredible place for children—full of learning opportunities, creativity, and connection. However, it’s no secret that the digital world also comes with its fair share of risks, fro...

Shop Smart: 9 Tips for Avoiding Online Shopping Scams

Online shopping offers unparalleled convenience. However, this ease also attracts scammers who create fake websites, phishing schemes, and other tactics to steal your money and personal information. A...

A Cyber Security Expert's Insight into the #1 Online Threat Right Now

The internet has transformed how we connect, shop, and manage daily tasks, but it also comes with risks. Online scams are on the rise, with everything from phishing emails and fake websites to clever ...

Back 2 School

Today, the digital world touches almost every aspect of life. And school is no exception, with Deloitte reporting that 57% of people taking classes nowadays are doing so online at least some of the ti...

Safe summer with our 8 online security essentials

As the sun beckons and vacation plans take shape, it's not just about packing your holiday essentials; it's also about bolstering your digital defenses. In today's world, where our phones and devices ...

World Password Day

World Password Day is an annual event aimed at promoting better password habits and cyber security awareness. I'ts a reminder for individuals and organisations to strengthen their password practices t...

Six Reasons to Spring Clean Your Digital Life

While many people associate spring cleaning with tidying up their homes, it's likewise important to extend this ritual to the digital realm, specifically to our smartphones and computers. Spring clean...

A quick guide to protecting your children online

In the digital age, ensuring the safety of our children online has become a major concern. And with the prevalence of smartphones, social media, and gaming in children's lives, it is more important th...

New Community Login - Everything you need to know

Hey everyone, Firstly, I’d like to thank every community member for their continued feedback and usage of the community, without you, we’re just a website. Today, I’m sharing some exciting news and an...

How to Avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Scams

The Christmas shopping season is always a busy time for shopping, both in stores and online. And Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the busiest shopping days of the year, marked by incredible di...

Copper Telephone Network Switch Off - What does it mean for you?

You may see stories in the national press or on the internet about the switch off of traditional (analogue) copper phone services. This is because from 5th September 2023 telecom companies such as BT,...

Getting back to school safely – a quick guide

The times when education was limited to textbooks and classrooms are long gone. Now school and student life happen more and more in the digital world. Especially since the pandemic, virtual learning e...

A password manager makes your online life safer and easier

On average people have about 100 online accounts. And on a weekly basis, we all likely use at least 10 accounts. However, most of us can’t name all the sites and services we have signed up for. Just t...

Spring cleaning your device – why and how to do it

Spring cleaning your device makes it run smoother, frees space, and removes all malware. Find out all benefits and get tips for cleaning your device. Over time, computers and devices get bogged down w...

6 easy tips for securing your family’s online life

Using the internet safely is a good habit. The online world touches so many aspects of our lives. Banking, shopping, communicating, entertainment… And all these moments we spend online are worth prote...

How to spot a Christmas shopping scam

Fake deals, trick surveys & bogus gift cards: How to spot a Christmas shopping scam Scammers, fraudsters, and phishers take advantage of every season. But the Christmas shopping season – which include...

Purchase scams

Purchase scams are now the most common online scam type affecting the UK. In 2020, UK citizens reported a staggering £57.1 million of losses to purchase scams. You need to be particularly careful of p...

4 steps to take if your email has been pwned

If your email account has been compromised – often called being ‘pwned’ - then your personal information is in danger. This article guides you on what to do next and provides some top tips on how to a...

7 things to teach your kids about Internet safety

Keeping children safe from online threats starts with awareness. Share these seven tips with your kids, so they can enjoy the Internet’s benefits safely. Getting a child their first phone is a mile­st...

Travel security tips for your summer holidays

Many of us will be travelling in the coming weeks in search of the sun and much needed R and R, so here are some travel security tips to consider protecting your devices and your digital life while yo...

5 FAST WAYS TO BOOST YOUR SAFETY ONLINE

Tackling online safety issues does not always have to be expensive and tiresome, so check out these 5 quick tips from our cyber security partner F-Secure to help give your online safety a boost. Check...

How to keep your money safe when shopping online

Safe online shopping is made difficult by scam websites, viruses, and hackers. Find out below how you can keep your money safe while shopping online. While convenient, online shopping isn’t always saf...

HOW TO REMOVE A VIRUS ON AN ANDROID PHONE

You’ll definitely want to remove a virus on your Android phone, if you think there’s one. Here’s how you do it. How to delete a virus on Android phone? Android devices can encounter viruses and malwar...

Top tips for gaming safely in the Metaverse

The Metaverse. A huge online network of virtual, 3D worlds where visitors can do everything from shopping to meeting friends, trading NFTs, buying property… even attending Fashion Week shows. Steven S...

5 tips for secure online gaming

Gaming has a huge following and is big business with game purchases, in-app content and subscription fees, that add up to an industry with an annual turnover of over £100 billion. Not only that, there...

How to use all our parental control products together

Keeping your children safe from accessing inappropriate content is important to every parent. It's equally important to stop your children from having too much screen time. In this article we'll expla...

How to stay safe online on the run up to Christmas

Brits are starting their shopping earlier this year following warnings from major retailers, including Smyths Toys, that there could be a shortage of stock in the run up to Christmas. Some people may ...

New 159 fraud hotline

A new emergency hotline has been launched for people to report and check financial scams as they happen Anyone who receives a call or message from someone claiming to be from a trusted organisation an...