Cyber Attack
This is when hackers break into a firms computer system and steal personal information that may be sold on to other fraudsters or used to access accounts directly.
Malware
This is when hackers break into a firms computer system and steal personal information that may be sold on to other fraudsters or used to access accounts directly.
- Never open attachments from a sender you do not know
- Do not store account names or passwords on a computer
- Install security, anti-virus, firewall software to protect your computer and update regularly. See trusted review sites such as ‘Which?’ regarding what anti-virus software best suits your needs and usage
- Make regular backups
- Use an up- to- date web browser
- When shopping online look for clear signs that you are buying from a reputable company. Look for the padlock symbol and the ‘https’ in the address bar to confirm site is secure.
- Familiarise yourself with the websites your children are using and make sure they understand how to keep safe online. Direct them to thinkuknow.co.uk and www.getsafeonline.org
