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What is Cyberflashing?: Legal Measures, Impact and Prevention
What is Cyberflashing?: Legal Measures, Impact and Prevention

The first jail sentence for cyberflashing has been made in England under the Online Safety Act. The Cyber Helpline provides insights into this cybercrime, its impact on victims, and prevention strategies.

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Threat AlertGuest User25 March 2024Intimate Image Abuse
"Can I Tell You a Secret?”: The Case of Britain's Most Prolific Cyberstalker
"Can I Tell You a Secret?”: The Case of Britain's Most Prolific Cyberstalker

Netflix’s new documentary series 'Can I Tell You a Secret?' explores the case of Matthew Hardy, a notorious cyberstalker from England. Read through the case and uncover the impact of cyberstalking and online harassment on victims, as well as the lessons learned for society and law enforcement.

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cyberbullying/harassment, OpinionGuest User13 March 2024Cyberstalking, Online Abuse
Meet The Cyber Helpline’s USA Advisory Committee
Meet The Cyber Helpline’s USA Advisory Committee

The Cyber Helpline has served over 60,000 individuals in the USA with support from partners like AXIS Capital, SecurIT360, and Arete. Our dedicated team, including cybersecurity industry volunteers and an expert Advisory Committee, ensures the best support for residents. Meet some of our team members!

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News, PartnersGuest User7 March 2024USA, Advisory Board
What You Need to Know About Your Digital Footprint
What You Need to Know About Your Digital Footprint

Find out about your digital footprint, including why it matters and what you can do to manage it.

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AdviceGuest User27 February 2024Digital footprint
Giving Victims a Voice: The Cyber Helpline Supports Advocating Against Romance Scammers (AARS)
Giving Victims a Voice: The Cyber Helpline Supports Advocating Against Romance Scammers (AARS)

The Cyber Helpline is proud to support the “My Voice” campaign initiated by Advocating Against Romance Scammers (AARS), aimed at empowering victims of online romance scams to share their experiences and raise awareness about the impact of these crimes.

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Catfishing, PartnersGuest User12 February 2024Romance Scam
Using the Voices of Family: Criminals Deploy AI Voice-Generation in Sophisticated Scams
Using the Voices of Family: Criminals Deploy AI Voice-Generation in Sophisticated Scams

Scammers are leveraging AI Voice-Generation to impersonate family members, a new form of vishing, mainly directed at seniors. Learn essential tips to protect yourself from evolving, tech-driven scams.

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Advice, Threat Alert, Fraud and ScamsGuest User9 February 2024Vishing, AI, Fraud and Scams
The Dawn of a Safer Digital UK: Understanding the Online Safety Act
The Dawn of a Safer Digital UK: Understanding the Online Safety Act

Explore the implications of the Online Safety Act in the UK, a landmark legislation aimed at addressing online abuse and misinformation. Learn about its key provisions, regulatory framework, and impact on digital governance.

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News, cyberbullying/harassmentGuest User6 February 2024Online Safety, Report Harmful Content, UK, Online Safety Act
Taylor Swift Deepfakes & the misuse of AI. We need to talk.
Taylor Swift Deepfakes & the misuse of AI. We need to talk.

We address the misuse of this AI technology, advocating against silencing victims. Read about the Global Online Harms Alliance's initiative, and a call for big tech's involvement in preventing online abuse.

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News, OpinionGuest User31 January 2024AI, Deepfake, Intimate Image Abuse
Data Encryption, Simplified: How It Works and Why It Matters
Data Encryption, Simplified: How It Works and Why It Matters

Discover the essentials of data encryption for securing your personal information online, and fortify your cyber resilience with practical steps for protection.

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AdviceGuest User30 January 2024Data Encryption, Secure Communications, Online Safety
The Dark Side of Apple AirTags: It’s Stalking Potential and Effect on Victims
The Dark Side of Apple AirTags: It’s Stalking Potential and Effect on Victims

Apple AirTags have taken a sinister turn, becoming tools of stalking. Read through the misuse of this technology, Apple's response, and the emotional impact on victims.

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Threat AlertGuest User16 January 2024The Cyber HelplineStalking, Cyberstalking, Airtags, TrackingComment
The Cyber Helpline Receives Mayor of London Funding
The Cyber Helpline Receives Mayor of London Funding

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced £170,000 of funding for The Cyber Helpline to build a dedicated London team of cybersecurity experts to better protect Londoners from online harm.

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NewsRory Innes6 December 2023The Cyber HelplineMayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Claire WaxmanComment
S-RM Race Across London
S-RM Race Across London

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness month, the S-RM team sent five teams racing across London to be the first to Kew Gardens to raise money for our mission. Along the way they visited some STEM legends.

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FundraisingRory Innes24 November 2023The Cyber HelplineS-RM, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, WalkComment
Are you sharing secret data with criminals with your photos?
Are you sharing secret data with criminals with your photos?

You may share secret information online when you post photos on social media. Learn about the information contained in photos and how you can protect yourself.

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AdviceRory Innes27 October 2023The Cyber HelplineEXIF, Cyberstalking, Karimah Ayinde
Scafell Pike walk for The Cyber Helpline
Scafell Pike walk for The Cyber Helpline

Mary-Anne, Creative Lead at Th@ts3cur1ty.company, climbs Scafell Pike for The Cyber Helpline.

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FundraisingGuest User26 October 2023The Cyber HelplineWalkComment
Giles takes on The Great River Race to raise funds for cybercrime victims
Giles takes on The Great River Race to raise funds for cybercrime victims

As part of our October Cybersecurity Awareness Month fundraising campaign, one of our Ambassadors, Giles, took on the great river race!

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FundraisingRory Innes25 October 2023The Cyber HelplineThe Great River Race, October 23, Cybersecurity Awareness MonthComment
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