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Cyber-security: How to protect yourself online

Learn how to defend yourself against online threats at home or in the office

With more and more cyber-attacks in the headlines, including this year's NHS attack, Â鶹Éç Information security specialist Andrea Walker and Â鶹Éç News technology broadcast journalist Chris Foxx cut through the jargon to show you how to defend yourself against online threats.

"We have to keep our information safe so we're not letting other people know where our children are, or our bank details, or where we're going on holiday."– Andrea Walker

In this podcast you'll learn about:

- the significance of cyber-security
- the different types of online risks
- spotting hazards
- protecting your social media

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22 minutes

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