online safety

Classrooms in Guernsey are often associated with centuries-old uniforms, stately Victorian campuses, and the gentle hum of tradition. Yet somewhere between those hallowed hallways and the white-chalk dust, an invisible revolution is underway. An unlikely hero (or, some would say, villain) has...

Mastering Microsoft Japanese IME on Windows: A Comprehensive Guide If you’re a Japanese language user or a Windows enthusiast looking to streamline your text input, the Microsoft Japanese IME is a must-have tool. Integrated directly into Windows, this Input Method Editor (IME) transforms the way...

In a significant demonstration of regulatory resolve, Australia’s online safety watchdog has imposed a fine of approximately AUD 1 million on Telegram for its delayed response in answering critical questions about its safety measures. This decisive action underscores Australia’s commitment to...

In an era where our digital lives are increasingly intertwined with artificial intelligence, staying safe online is more crucial than ever. This Safer Internet Day, Microsoft takes center stage with its commitment to combating the risks of abusive AI-generated content through education and...

I was sat at my desktop PC yesterday when I got an email 'Microsoft Account Security Code' . . (one of those emails where you've clicked on 'forgotten password' and it sends a random set of 6 numbers to the 'on file' email address). I hadn't done that and I have never used my Microsoft account...

Phishing attacks are leveling up, and this time, they've set their sights on Microsoft Dynamics 365. What makes this story particularly alarming? Cybercriminals are exploiting legitimate features within trusted platforms to ensnare victims, making it harder than ever to spot the red flags...

The internet can feel like an untamed wilderness for families, complete with hidden dangers lurking behind every click. It’s tough enough navigating life’s many curveballs without having to stress about your kids stumbling across inappropriate content or spending hours glued to their screens...

The internet is often described as the "wild west" of our modern digital age—thrilling, full of opportunity, but also fraught with potential dangers. The anonymity of cyberspace can expose children to inappropriate content, online predators, cyberbullying, and more. Thankfully, if you're a...

In the fast-paced digital era, scams evolve at an alarming rate, and hackers have found a new playground within the halls of Microsoft 365. Recently, cybercriminals have been exploiting the Microsoft 365 Message Center to deliver sextortion scams, cleverly bypassing traditional spam filters and...

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As the winds of Hurricane Season howl and the memes of impending doom flood our social media feeds, it's essential to keep your wits about you—not just against tempestuous weather but also against unscrupulous cyber scammers who thrive in chaos. According to a recent alert from the Cybersecurity...

It’s time to take out the tin foil hats and sharpen those cybersecurity instincts because a new threat is lurking in the shadows of your screen. McAfee’s latest revelations have sent Windows 10 and Windows 11 users into a frenzy of paranoia and vigilance, as a particularly insidious malware...

As I age, I"m a couple of weeks short of 86 now, I get inundated with scam emails. Now I'm not just getting ones that say they are from Amazon, my bank, UPS, other retailers, and payment services they are claiming to be from the Social Security! The first thing I do is look at the address...

Hi everyone. I received an email from Comcast today, it says that my service will be suspended unless I update my payment information. It said that the credit card company failed to authorize the payment. This message really looks official, when I clicked on My Account in the message, I...

If you're tired of censorship, cancel culture, and the erosion of civil liberties subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The first Digital Transparency Report for Xbox revealed that it took “proactive” action against 4.78 million accounts for violating its community guidelines between January 1 and June...

Today, the Windows 11 2022 Update rolls out in 190+ countries. The last few years have brought enduring changes in the ways we live, work and learn, with the PC playing a more critical role in our daily lives. Online options that didn’t previously exist for meetings, appointments, everyday tasks...

I just received this email, it's pretty obvious, that it's a scam, it doesn't even say what you are supposed to have ordered? It states at the bottom if you want to cancel this order, download the cancelation form from the link at the bottom of the page, fill it out and return it...

Now people are pretending to be the Post Office! Anyone else seeing these?

If you’re shopping for the holidays and you have Windows 11, you have some great tools at hand to help from getting overwhelmed. Through Microsoft Edge – the personal shopping assistance you always wanted – you can more easily find what you’re looking for, compare prices [1], apply coupons [2]...

This year truly has felt like it’s flown by. I cannot believe we’re only six weeks away from the end of the year. Even crazier that come January, it will be two years since we launched Microsoft Edge. As our two-year anniversary approaches, I am excited to share with you how we continue to make...