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Whether you use websites and social media or chat to your pals online and do a bit of shopping... Find out why it's important to keep yourself and your data safe with 'Digi Know?'

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What is Cyber Extortion and How Can You Spot It?

Cyber extortion is an online form of crime where criminals use threats to pressure victims into handing over money or other goods. Here are some top tips on preventing a cyber crime and what to do if you fall victim to one.

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Blog: Connected by the Internet Around the World

The digital world is a space where many young people from around the world can express themselves, develop their civic identities and communicate globally. It’s a place where young people can feel connected to one another, no matter where they’re based.

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How Online Bots Spead Fake News

Bots exist everywhere online, and they can be good or bad! Find out how they are they used to spread fake news online, and how you can avoid being fooled by them.

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About 'The Cloud'?

How much do you know about 'The Cloud'? Find out by taking our quiz.
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QUIZ: Spot the Scam

Do you know how to tell the difference between genuine and fabricated information online? Take our quiz to test your knowledge and get #YSRewards points!

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How to Change the Privacy Settings on Your New Phone

Here's are a few essential things you need to do when setting up your new iPhone or Android phone.

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Five Steps to Avoiding Identity Theft

From Britney Spears to Jay Z, plenty of celebrities have fallen victim to identity theft. Figures released via the BBC, show how the number of identity theft victims has risen by a third. Here are five steps to keeping your identity safe...

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How to Remove Unwanted Images of Yourself Online

Whether you're just regretting your outfit choice, or someone has shared a personal picture that was never meant for public viewing, find out how to remove images shared online.

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Creating a Positive Online Presence

Social media expert Kieran Smyth shares his advice on creating a positive online presence.

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The Realities of Sending Photos Online

Sending nude photos to someone on social media can be risky in many ways. In these two short films, we follow the stories of two different young people who have had their photos shared.

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Seven Tips for Staying Safe when Chatting Online

Being online is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, but when you’re talking to someone from behind a screen there's a risk that they aren’t who they say they are.

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What Can I Do If I'm Being Bullied Online?

Find out how to get help if you're being bullied online.

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How to Stay Safe on Facebook

Facebook is a fun way to stay in touch with friends or family, start a page about something you love, or easily organise events.

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Social Media: How to Stay Safe

Staying safe on social media is really important, check out this video of young people sharing their top tips on staying safe on social media.

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Do You Know What You're Sharing on Facebook?

Reading the T&Cs is something we can all be guilty of skipping, but do you know what happens to the info you share on Facebook?

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Four Tips for Being Safe on Social Media

It's important to make sure you're safe when spending time online. Here's how.

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Four Questions to Ask When Shopping Online

Check out our top tips for staying safe when shopping online.

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Six Steps to Making a Successful Customer Complaint

Check out our six steps to get the result you want when complaining about a faulty product or service.

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How to Avoid Getting Totally Scammed

In association with Citizens Advice Bureau, check out how to avoid getting scammed, what you should do if you've fallen victim to one and typical scams to look out for.

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What Laws Impact You Online

We all love social media, but sometimes the stuff we post can get us into legal trouble. Find out more about what laws can impact the stuff you post online.

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Five Ways You Might Be Helping a Hacker Hack You

Check out our tips on how you can make your space online a little safer and avoid getting hacked!

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How To Make A Safe Password

Making sure your passwords are secure is a really important to having a safe online life!

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How to Stay Safe on Snapchat

Whether you’re a fan of funny filters, increasing that snap score or maintaining your streaks – Snapchat is a fun place to be. But, it’s important that you know how to make sure you’re using it safely!

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How to Stay Safe on Twitter

If you’re on Twitter, you might be aware of a few things you can do to keep your information secure and the basics of blocking – but there’s actually a lot more to making sure you’re safety savvy on social media!

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How to Talk to Your Parents About Social Media

Are your parents or carers using social media? Whether you are on the same sites or not, it’s important to chat about ground rules when it comes to what they post so that everyone is happy!

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How to Stay Safe on Instagram

Instagram is by far one of the most popular social media apps out there, but how well do you know how to stay safe on the app and the security features that it offers? Never fear, our top ten tips for staying safe on Instagram combine useful advice and recommended settings to give you a fun and safe Instagram experience.

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QUIZ: Are You Cyber Resilient?

Think you can beat our quiz and prove yourself to be cyber savvy?
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How to Be Kind Online

If you're being bullied on social media or other websites, here's what to do...
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Stay Safe on Social Networks

Learn more about how to stay safe on the social media apps and sites you're using, with this great information from NSPCC.
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Useful Advice from Childline

When it comes to staying safe online, Childline has loads of useful hints & tips on their website.
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Internet Safety Resources

The UK Safer Internet Centre has got loads of information and resources to help you become more savvy about yourself online.
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Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online's website has a bunch of handy tips so you can make sure to avoid ever getting scammed or hacked!
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CBBC's Guide to Life Online

Check out this great guide from CBBC which helps you make sure you're having a good time online!
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Police Scotland Youth Hub

Have a look at this useful advice page from Police Scotland's Youth Hub on how to keep safe online.
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Sexting and Selfies: The Naked Truth

Check out this guide from think u know about selfies, sexting and what to do if an explicit photo has been shared.
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Being Bullied? What Are Your Options?

When it comes to dealing with bullying there isn’t always one ‘right’ answer. This information will help if you’re being bullied, but it can also help if you know someone who is being bullied and you’re not sure what to say or do to help them.
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Are Your Smart Devices Safe?

Young Scot took to the streets of Edinburgh to see how young people think about anti-virus software and keeping their devices protected.
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5Rights

5Rights are the rights that young people have already been promised in the offline world. The 5Rights campaign is about making sure we can also be supported by them in the digital world.

Digi Know: Information 🔐

What is Cyber Extortion and How Can You Spot It?

Blog: Connected by the Internet Around the World

How Online Bots Spead Fake News

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About 'The Cloud'?

QUIZ: Spot the Scam

How to Change the Privacy Settings on Your New Phone

Five Steps to Avoiding Identity Theft

How to Remove Unwanted Images of Yourself Online

Creating a Positive Online Presence

The Realities of Sending Photos Online

Seven Tips for Staying Safe when Chatting Online

What Can I Do If I'm Being Bullied Online?

How to Stay Safe on Facebook

Social Media: How to Stay Safe

Do You Know What You're Sharing on Facebook?

Four Tips for Being Safe on Social Media

Four Questions to Ask When Shopping Online

Six Steps to Making a Successful Customer Complaint

How to Avoid Getting Totally Scammed

What Laws Impact You Online

Five Ways You Might Be Helping a Hacker Hack You

How To Make A Safe Password

How to Stay Safe on Snapchat

How to Stay Safe on Twitter

How to Talk to Your Parents About Social Media

How to Stay Safe on Instagram

QUIZ: Are You Cyber Resilient?

How to Be Kind Online

Stay Safe on Social Networks

Useful Advice from Childline

Internet Safety Resources

Get Safe Online

CBBC's Guide to Life Online

Police Scotland Youth Hub

Sexting and Selfies: The Naked Truth

Being Bullied? What Are Your Options?

Are Your Smart Devices Safe?

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