Watch out for fake Royal Mail text messages about shipping fees
A series of fake SMS text messages are being sent out to UK numbers that claim…
Beware “Technical Support” phone scams
Technical support scams work by tricking a victim into believing they have a serious problem with…
Two-Factor Authentication – what is it and how does it work?
Two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways of securing an online account and will…
Watch out for latest “see who visits your Facebook profile” spam
Posts on Facebook claim to be able to allow you to see who is visiting your…
Beware of National Insurance number phone scam spreading in the UK
A phone scam in the UK is tricking people into handing over sensitive information by claiming…
Beware cryptocurrency “giveaways” from “blue tick” Twitter accounts
Verified accounts apparently belonging to celebrities on Twitter are often seen promoting Bitcoin giveaways where Twitter…
Our top tips on avoiding dangerous phone call scams
Scam phone calls are on the rise. With lots of people either in lockdown or isolating…
Beware scam HSE email offering guidelines on COVID-19 spot check
Email users in the UK should be aware of a scam email being sent to victims…
5 Simple Tips to Avoid a Malware Infection
There are many different ways you can end up with malware on your computer, but following…
What is Ransomware-as-a-Service? (RaaS)
With an estimated two thirds of ransomware attacks being linked to Ransomware-as-a-Service, we discuss what this…