Staying active

The Internet is a fantastic resource for staying in contact with family and friends‚ shopping‚ pursuing hobbies and meeting people.

However‚ with Internet security threats and online fraud‚ it’s important that you understand the risks and learn how to take the simple steps necessary to protect your personal information‚ PCs (or other electronic devices) and yourself when online.

The Get Safe Online website provides authoritative‚ trustworthy and independent advice about staying safe when using the Internet:

• Stop viruses
• Block hackers
• Avoid spam email
• Back-up and protect personal data
• Keep strangers from accessing personal information
• Protect children and young people when they are on the internet
• Buy and sell safely
• Bank online safely
• Avoid scams

Press releases

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