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Ransomware is a type of malicious software that denies a user access to their files unless they pay a ransom. Here’s what you can do to reduce the likelihood of an attack.

People increasingly submit more of their data – most likely without thinking – everyday. So it’s important to know about the simple things that will …

There’s no doubt that the Global Positioning System – or GPS – ranks as one of the most influential technologies during the 20th century. It’s revolutionised …

A Virtual Private Network can help protect your online privacy and secure your sensitive data as it travels across the internet

Wireless networks can be left vulnerable if you have an old router with poor security. Free Wi-Fi can also be used to intercept your transactions

If you think your computer is showing signs of a virus infection, checking your data usage could indicate it’s part of a botnet

Learn how to create a backup policy that works for you in the real world, reflects how important your data is and the risks you’re prepared to accept

Advice on how to stay safe online using Google products and services

Setting up controls on a computer by ‘whitelisting’ those that you approve of can protect you against unauthorised and/or malicious programmes from doing things to …

If you are the target of online bullying, abuse, harassment or criminal behaviour, you may want to keep a record of what’s been going on. While …