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Meet The Cyber Six, our team of superhero guides who each represent an essential aspect of good cyber security.
But staying safe online doesn’t require superpowers – just a few simple habits. By adopting these six straightforward practices, you’ll make it much harder for online villains to target you – and far easier to stay confident and secure in your digital life.
Guided by Noetrion, whose prismatic vision reveals what’s real and what’s artificially engineered. But remember, you don’t need laser vision to stay safe – just six essentials to guard your digital world.
Stay sharp when AI is used to make scams look convincing:
Supported by Baitbane, who lets bogus messages slide right off her suit. But you don’t need a super suit – just six easy ways to defend against online scams.
Keep scammers at bay with simple, reliable habits:
Championed by Mirratarge, who locks every digital door behind two interlocking targes. And the good news: no heroics are necessary – just six smart moves to shield your personal data.
Strengthen your accounts with quick, practical steps:
Led by Vaultique, master of memorable passphrases. But you don’t need perfect recall – just six basic barriers to keep hackers at bay.
Create and maintain strong, secure passwords with these essentials:
Kept in check by The Sweep, who tidies digital clutter with ease. But you don’t need a cloak – just six trusted techniques to protect your digital life.
Make digital hygiene part of your normal routine:
Fine‑tuned by Veilocity, who reviews permissions in a blink. But you don’t need super‑speed – just six simple habits to stay protected.
Take control of what you share and who sees it:
All about Artificial Intelligence: Noetrion studies the latest AI guidance here – it keeps his insights sharp without needing laser vision.
How to recognise and report scam emails, texts, websites and calls: Baitbane checks this often – it helps her spot the hooks scammers hope you won’t notice.
Setting up 2SV: Mirratarge trusts this guide to reinforce your accounts with that vital second shield.
Top tips for managing your passwords: Vaultique recommends this for managing strong passphrases without relying on perfect recall.
Advice on setting up parental controls: Veilocity likes this resource – because protecting young people’s privacy is part of staying safe online.
How to use privacy settings across social media platforms: Veilocity runs through these checks regularly to keep digital footprints lighter and harder to follow.
If you believe you have been a victim of cybercrime or fraud, you can report it to Report Fraud at reportfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. This service replaces Action Fraud as the national reporting centre, allowing victims to report incidents at any time.
Victims of cybercrime or fraud can obtain support from Victim Care Merseyside by calling Freephone 0808 175 3080 on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. or request support online at www.victimcaremerseyside.org at any time.
If you have information about those committing cybercrime, you can pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: crimestoppers-uk.org