Staying safe online
As technology develops at great pace, so does the abilities of criminals to exploit it.
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We've provided information on protecting yourself from scams and fraud within our new student webpages. The information includes how to spot a scam, how to protect yourself and how to report it.
Protecting yourself from scams and fraud
Furthermore, the Metropolitan Police have developed a Little Book Series which includes The Little Book of Cyber Scams 2.0. This is a really useful resource to assist you in taking the necessary steps needed to protect yourself from cyber crime.
Sections include: how to protect yourself from hacking, social engineering, payment fraud, malware and data leakage. It gives advise on using Wi-Fi Hotspots, GDPR and how to report cyber crime.
The Little Book of Cyber Scams 2.0