Advice on how to keep yourself and others safe and legal when online.
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Helpful websites
Learn My Way
Learn My Way is a website created by the Good Things Foundation that provides free short learning courses to help you develop your basic digital skills. They have bite-sized online safety topics which are suitable for beginners that have no or low digital skills.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online is a useful online safety advice webpage endorsed by many organisations involved in preventing cybercrime.
Action Fraud
To report cyber crime, or seek advice, speak to Action Fraud, the National Fraud and Cybercrime Reporting Centre, or call 0300 123 2040.
Check a website is secure
Use websites for companies that are familiar with you, when you begin navigating the internet. Check the website address has a padlock and https.
Use a website checker to check your website for security issues if you are unsure.
Create secure online accounts
Creating a secure account online is important for protecting personal information.
Create a secure password. Use the 3-word password rule to combine 3 unrelated words into a strong password.
Protect your smart devices by adding a memorable passcode in order to unlock and use the device. That way, only those who know the passcode can pick up and use your device.
You can also use 2-factor authentication on many different websites and accounts, to make them more secure. This means that after you enter your password, a separate passcode is sent to your device before you can login.
Keep your device up-to-date
The best way to avoid viruses and security breaches is by following internet safety steps, and remaining vigilant to things like phishing emails, fake sites, and pop-ups.
Most modern digital devices install anti-virus protection through updates, which is why it is important to ensure you keep your devices and apps up-to- date.