Ask the experts

Find out about the latest fraud advice and information events.

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, we are very limited in our scope to run in-person events but we are doing what we can to move these sessions online and ensure you don’t miss out on the most up-to-date fraud and safety advice.

If you would like to enquire about hosting your own virtual event with a speaker from North Yorkshire Police, please email: andy.fox@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Details of our upcoming events and presentations from our previous few virtual events can be found below:

• Keeping Children Safe Online: Damien Ferrari, North Yorkshire Police Cyber Volunteer and Director of Krash Labs

 

• PC Liam Carter, North Yorkshire Police Cybercrime Unit. Here Liam gives his top tips for keeping safe online:
  • Always use a separate secure password for your email account. Find out if your data has ever been compromised here: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
  • Create a strong password using three dictionary words e.g GlassHouseMonkey – you can check your password strength here: https://howsecureismypassword.net/ 
  • Save passwords into your browser or use a password manager – read more about password managers
  • Enable two factor (or Multifactor) authentication – read more on MFA
  • Keep apps and software up to date
  • Make regular backups of important data files and data
  • Know how to spot phishing emails and what to do if you receive one – take the Google Phishing quiz to test your spotting skills!

• Andy Fox, North Yorkshire Police
• Deborah Holmes, North Yorkshire Trading Standards
• Richard De Vere, cyber volunteer and Director of The Antisocial Engineer