Data breaches: guidance for individuals and families
How to protect yourself from the impact of data breaches
Cyber security advice for you & your family
Protect yourself with trusted cyber security guidance from the NCSC. Learn how to secure your devices, safeguard personal data, and stay secure online.
You wouldn’t leave your front door open so why leave your devices unprotected?
Don’t become another statistic – take action to secure your online accounts; from banking and shopping, to email and social media. It’s more important than ever to make your cyber security a priority.
Top tips for staying secure online
Actions you can take today, from the government, to stay secure online.
Want to improve your personal cyber security?
Answer a few simple questions to get a free personalised cyber action plan.
Protecting your data
Advice from our website that will help you learn more about how to protect your devices.
Online gaming for families and individuals
How to enjoy online gaming securely by following just a few tips
Shopping and paying safely online
Tips to help you purchase items safely and avoid fraudulent websites.
Social Media: how to use it safely
Use privacy settings across social media platforms to manage your digital footprint.
Sextortion emails: how to protect yourself
Advice in response to the increase in sextortion scams
Experienced a scam or cyber attack?
Visit respond & recover to find resources for individuals in the UK who have experienced an online scam or cyber attack.
Protecting your devices
Advice from our website that will help you learn more about how to protect your devices.
Securing your devices
How to ensure your devices are as secure as possible.
Smart devices: using them safely in your home
Many everyday items are now connected to the internet: we explain how to use them safely.
Setting up 2-Step Verification (2SV)
How setting up 2SV can help protect your online accounts, even if your password is stolen.
Buying, selling and donating second-hand devices
How to erase the personal data from your phone, tablets, and other devices (and why it's important when you're buying and selling them).
What is an antivirus product? Do I need one?
Detect and prevent malicious software and viruses on your computer or laptop.
'Smart' security cameras: Using them safely in your home
How to protect 'smart' security cameras and baby monitors from cyber attack.
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