Durham Cyber

@DurhamPolice Cyber Prevent & Protect team bringing #CyberProtect advice to ALL Please note this page is not monitored 24/7 and not to be used to report crime

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

We've been round Durham today to put out some flyers 📑
Have a business or know a community group that could do with some Cyber advice? Get in touch with us to arrange presentations, cyber related activities or an event stall 🎫☕📊

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Exploring new places abroad can be exciting, especially the shops🌍

But think before you tap 💳:

🔒 Keep your card secure
🔒 Shield your PIN when paying
🔒 Check your transactions regularly while you’re away
🔒 Report a lost or stolen card immediately

#TakeFive

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🎣Phishy Friday 🎣
Don't take the bait.
Before you click on a link … ask yourself:

🔎Was I expecting this?
📩Does the sender look genuine?
⌛Is this trying to scare or rush me?

If in doubt - Dont click.

#PhishyFriday #ThinkBeforeYouClickk #CyberProtect

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

How to spot identity theft:
⚠️ Transactions appear that you don't recognise
⚠️You receive letters about loans you didn't apply for
⚠️You receive bills/invoices for goods or services you didn't order
Contact your bank immediately if any of the above happen to you.
#TakeFive

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

This week we have been speaking to businesses around current trends that we have been seeing that can affect them.

👾Ransomware
💻Account Hacks
❗️Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion
📱AI & Deep Fakes

#CyberProtect #NorthEast

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Planning to be away from home over the next half-term holiday? ✈️
Don't leave your digital front door unlocked!

Just like you double check all your windows and doors before leaving, make sure your home network is also secure.

#Cybersecurity #halfterm

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🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

❌Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person.

#RomanceFraud

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

ℹ️Stay on the dating website or app until you’re confident the person is who they say they are.

#RomanceFraud

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

ℹ️ Use reverse image search tools to check that the person's profile photos are not associated with another name.

#RomanceFraud

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Something doesn’t add up… In crime fiction, that’s when the detective pauses and looks again. Use that same instinct to help spot scams. If you receive an unexpected message, feel pressured to act quickly, or are asked for 💵or personal info, take a moment. #ReadBetweenTheLies

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

We’re proud to support #TakeFiveWeek26,
supporting @TakeFive’s mission to help people
#ReadBetweenTheLies to recognise and prevent
fraud.

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

We are pleased to announce that we have a new updated leaflet for parents and guardians around keeping yourself and your children safe online. 📱💻🔐

If you are interested in a copy, please let us know!

#cyberprotect #northeast

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Help protect your information and keep your online identity safe when data breaches, like Rockstar Games', occur:
✅Secure your email account with a strong, unique password
✅Use 3 random words with a mix of characters and symbols
✅Regularly change your password

#CyberProtect

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Trying to get your hands on a ticket for your next event?
Stop and think. 🛑
- Always book through official sellers or resellers.
- Avoid buying tickets on social media.
- Pay using a secure platform and avoid using bank transfer.
#STARtickets #TicketScams #GrandNational

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Happy Phishy Friday!🎣
There is a scam going round that claims your Tesco Club Card points will expire
Check:
🚨Sender - who sent the email or text
🚨Any links or attachments - always double check any unexpected links or attachments
🚨Use of emojis - companies don't use emojis

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Happy April Fools Day!🎉

🚨Don't let a foolish click compromise your data today!🚨
Make sure your checking attachments, have a strong password using 3 random words and turn on MFA!

#cyberprotect #northeast

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

📣 Businesses beware: criminals may impersonate senior executives or your CEO in the lead up to tax year-end.
Before you make an urgent payment:
- Check-in with colleagues
- Verify unusual requests
- Double check email addresses
- Be cautious of account detail changes

#TakeFive

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Cyber Security Tip of the Day
🎮Never reuse the same password, if one account gets hacked, attackers will try the same password on others.
📷 Using 3 random word to make it strong
📷Use a password manager
📷Turn on 2FA
One leak shouldn't unlock your entire digital life.

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

💐Mother’s Day is coming up – but be careful when buying gifts online.

If a deal looks too good to be true it probably is! Scammers often create fake websites and ads to catch people out.

🔐Check the websites
🔍Read reviews
💳Use secure payment methods

#CyberProtect #NorthEast

[Durham Cyber @DurhamCyber]

Are you worried about what your child is doing online? 🎮📲

One of the best ways to find out is having an open and honest conversation, find out what they enjoy doing & take interest. 👩‍🦰👨‍🦰

Internet Matters has many different resources on how to start a conversation