Category: Safety and security
News, tips and guides to help you stay safe online.
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More top tips to help your children stay safe online
Posted by Mike Galvin - May 16th 2012 at 10:28
The internet is an amazing resource for your children – helping them interact, learn and have fun. Here are a few more steps you can take to help your children stay safe online. Read more
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Staying safe online: a safer environment for kids and teens
Posted by Mike Galvin - May 14th 2012 at 9:00
To help children enjoy the web safely, we’ve teamed up with McAfee for our BT Family Protection software - and we've produced simple rules to follow: Stop, Think, Stay Safe. Read more
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It’s Safer Internet Day 2012 – find out how to get involved
Posted by Tim Guest - February 7th 2012 at 9:12
Tuesday 7 February is Safer Internet Day, an international day each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology. Read more
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Get ready for Safer Internet Day 2012
Posted by BT Life Newsdesk - February 2nd 2012 at 15:28
It's Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 7th February - find out how to get ready. Read more
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Beware computer software service fraud
Posted by BT Life Newsdesk - December 22nd 2011 at 8:51
Please be aware of an increasing security threat – computer software service fraud. Read more
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Tips: how to be safe online
Posted by BT Life Newsdesk - November 9th 2011 at 12:39
We've seen a recent increase in email scams directed at our customers. We’d like to ensure that all BT customers are taking the necessary steps to secure their computer and make them less vulnerable to online threats such as online fraud and identity theft. Read more
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“Phishing” email scams are on the rise – how to avoid them
Posted by BT Life Newsdesk - November 4th 2011 at 14:30
We have had a high level of reports of email scams recently. Customers have received emails which look like they are from BT in a scam widely known as “phishing”. Requests for personal security information in such an email, such as date of birth and country of residence, can result in identity theft. Read more
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How do you deal with offensive comments and content online?
Posted by BT Life Newsdesk - July 14th 2011 at 9:27
While the opportunities for us to communicate with each other and exchange opinions online are greater than ever, sometimes comments can cross over from fair comment to offensiveness. So what should you do when you see something inappropriate? Read more
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How to book your dream holiday online safely
Posted by Lyndsay Parry - February 28th 2011 at 11:00
Dreaming of far-away places? If you’re about to book your next holiday – whether it’s a last minute skiing adventure, a summer beach break or an African safari, here’s some advice on booking and paying for your holiday online. Read more
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Is your ID safe online? Cyber crime costs UK £27bn
Posted by BT Life Newsdesk - February 21st 2011 at 16:00
With almost every aspect of our lives now supported in some way by computer technology, the government has revealed the findings of its research into cyber crime - the illegal ways criminals make money using the internet and other electronic devices. Read more
