The more services and communication move online, the greater the risks we face from cybercriminals. And the consequences can be very damaging. One in five people caught out by a scam are significantly impacted by the financial loss, and one in eight say they got into debt or had to borrow money.
Research carried out by Neighbourhood Watch and Avast revealed nearly 40% of Neighbourhood Watch members believe cybercrime is now more of a threat than community-based crime like burglary. We worked together to set up Cyberhood Watch, providing trusted advice and helping people protect themselves online.
Download our cybercrime toolkits
- How to download your data from Facebook on Mac or PC
- How to change your privacy settings on Instagram
- What is social engineering and how to protect yourself?
- What is a VPN and how does it work?
- Protect your family online: the cyber-savvy parent
- Cookies: the good, the bad and the ugly
- What are password managers and how do they work?
Useful resources
- Little guides to... preventing fraud and cyber crime - easy-to-read guides from the Met Police
- Scram and Maud - bite size advice for younger audiences on spotting scams and fraud from West Yorkshire Police
- Cyber Aware - general advice on how to stay secure online from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
- Phishing - spot and report scam emails, texts, websites and calls
- Support to young people - activities for parents/carers to use with young people at home (see ‘The Game’ and ‘Home Activities’)
- Infographics to print and keep on hand
- NCSC Guidance for Individuals and Families: - a very comprehensive guide that includes what is cybersecurity, dealing with common cyber problems, data breaches, buying and selling second-hand devices and more
- Have I been pwned? - check if your email address has been compromised
- Random Password Generator - automatically generate unique passwords for all of your online accounts
- No more ransom - learn more about ransomware