December 15, 2015

Advent tip #15: Set your Facebook so you can’t be searched for by phone number or email

By default, anyone can look you up on Facebook via your email address or phone number. You can change your privacy settings to limit who’s able to search for you.

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December 14, 2015

Advent tip #14: Beware of login links in emails!

If you click a dodgy link in an email, it'll take you somewhere dodgy - so your best and safest plan is not to click in the first place!

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December 13, 2015

Advent tip #13: Take care if internet friends ask for money

Some internet friendships aren’t what they seem and there is a whole school of cybercrookery that devotes itself to relationship-based scams. Be careful if someone asks you for money...

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December 12, 2015

Advent tip #12: Don’t email your credit card details!

If you're in search of that perfect gift, but are having trouble paying for it, you might be tempted to email your card details...

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December 11, 2015

Advent tip #11: Ask permission to post photos, not forgiveness!

"Ask before you post" is a small courtesy, but it shows you care about other people's privacy - and we think that's a great example to set.

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December 10, 2015

Advent tip #10: Don’t put off those updates!

Cybercrooks love it when you put off updates and wait to see how others get on first... you become their low-hanging fruit.

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December 09, 2015

Advent tip #9: Think before you share on social media

Maybe it sounds obvious, but oversharing on social media is a BAD idea.

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December 08, 2015

Advent tip #8: (Don’t) click here for a free iPhone!

If it looks too good to be true, that's because it probably is.

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December 05, 2015

Advent tip #5: Change default passwords on baby monitors and webcams

If a device has a default password, the crooks know what it is! So change it if you don't want them watching what you're filming...

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