Deleting social media apps completely and leaving phones or other devices at home are other tips being recommended.

A Know Your Rights article by Cork City Citizens Information on how to avoid scams

In the next year, 29 per cent of businesses anticipate there will be a successful cyberattack against their organisation, according to research by Expleo.

It is up to governments to bring in legislation that insists that tech companies introduce robust device based age verification, says Dr Catherine Conlon

Here’s how you can avoid falling victim to loan fraud, say ESET Ireland, who provide antivirus and internet security solutions

Criminals committing romance fraud are experts at emotional manipulation, so here are some key warning signs to look out for

The NSAI says ransomware defence, employee awareness training and encrypted backup of mission-critical data are the ‘critical trio’ areas that need to be assessed

Worried about fake mobile apps? Here is some advice on how to avoid them from ESET,a software company specialising in cybersecurity

Britain's science and technology minister Paul Scully flagged the work of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre

In a new eduction scheme in Cork, Transition Year students are teaching 7-10 year olds about online safety, reveals ANN MARIE O’SULLIVAN

As Valentine’s Day approaches, a financial crime expert warns people looking for love to be on their guard. By Vicky Shaw.

A free workshop for children aged eight to 12 and their parents takes place this mid-term aimed at teaching them about cyber security. DEBORAH HICKEY finds out more

Assistant Garda Commissioner Paul Cleary said that less than 10% of companies that pay a ransom will get all of their data back.

The fraudsters are acquiring email addresses from porn sites that s have visited, according to cybersecurity sources.

Cork-based data protection and security consultant PHILIPA JANE FARLEY says STEM stereotyping is a barrier to entry in a very rewarding career

MARK SMYTH, Past President of the Psychological Society of Ireland, reflects on the Children’s Rights Alliance’s recent Report Card on the Government

LISA SALMON discovers seven strategies to stop digital devices disrupting family meals

We must make sure that ability is put in all the right places when it comes to securing online safety for the young, says Alex Cooney, co-founder and CEO of CyberSafeKids

In the final part of our Cyber Security series, by JOHN-ROSS HUNT, he shares some information on how you can help your children to stay safe online. You can catch up on the series at EchoLive.ie

In part four of our Cyber Security series, JOHN-ROSS HUNT continues to share valuable advice on how to stay safe online. Today he shares tips for those who continue to work from home due to the pandemic

On day three of our week- long series on cyber security, expert JOHN-ROSS HUNT shares advice on something most of us take for granted every day — surfing the internet

As we continue our week-long cyber security series, today expert JOHN-ROSS HUNT looks at s and shares some tips and advice on how to increase your security online

In a week-long series on cyber security, expert JOHN-ROSS HUNT shares his advice on everything from security and internet safety for children, to working from home. He starts by looking at Phishing