Be cyber aware this January

Police.co.uk has launched a new campaign encourage people to be cyber aware.

A spokesman for the website said: “More people now store valuable data – both personal and business – on devices like a smartphone, tablet or computer.

“If a hacker gains access to your device they could cause a lot of damage – for example, they can access sensitive data such as your email or bank details or your clients’ details if you are a business owner.”

To help you keep your data secure, the Cyber Aware campaign is encouraging people to take three simple steps to help stay secure online. These are:

Make passwords stronger by using three random words

Install security software on all devices

Always download the latest software updates

For more information and cyber safety tips click here.