Online Safety

Safety online is one of those things that we should not take for granted. The internet is now a fact of modern life and is a fantastic source of information and allows you to buy items and also run a business all from the comfort of your home.

Due to the work and vigilance of enforcement agencies the internet is, in the main a relatively safe place to go about one's business especially if users observe a few sensible but necessary precautions.

Paying attention to computer security is an essential but simple precaution you can take to safeguard your online activities and will hopefully avoid many of the problems experienced by the unwary.

Numerous businesses and individuals fall foul of cybercrime every year; banks, for example, pay out hundreds of thousands of pounds covering credit card losses and fraud.  This needn't be the case and by following some simple precautions outlined in The Rough Guide to ONLINE SAFETY should equip you with the tools you need to avoid costly and expensive problems.

The aim of the Guide is to provide computer users and small businesses with free, independent, user-friendly advice that will allow users to use the internet confidently, safely and securely.

Follow the link to the Get Safe Online website for more information: http://www.getsafeonline.org/