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The internet is a great way to stay in touch with people and make your life easier, but there are also dangers to be aware of. This page covers some simple steps you can take to protect yourself when you’re going online.
Any smart device connected to the internet is at risk from viruses and hackers. However, there are a few steps you can take to keep it safe.
Passwords help stop scammers from getting into your online accounts. There are ways you can make them more secure.
Checking if you're on a secure website is especially important when you're shopping, banking or sharing other personal information.
You can look out for certain signs, such as:
You have control when you’re using the internet. If you think there might be a problem, it’s better to stop and ask for help from someone you trust. For more information, visit Get safe online.
Scammers are criminals who try to get money or personal information from you. Some common internet scams include:
It's important to keep aware of different types of scams. For more information, read our Scams pages.
The internet can help you keep in touch with family and friends. However, it's important to protect your privacy on chat rooms, forums, dating websites and social media.
You can keep yourself safe by:
If you meet someone online, remember:
Read more on our page Protecting yourself against harm, or Get Safe Online's page on Online abuse.
Using the internet for everyday tasks like shopping, banking and managing your health is usually very safe. But there are scammers around and some very convincing fake websites.
Make sure you:
Visit Get Safe Online for more advice on internet safety or take Cyber Aware's six actions to improve your online security.
Try Learn My Way's free online safety course.
If you would like to feel more comfortable using digital technology, try Hi Digital, Vodafone's free online training courses.