Phishing emails are a common method used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into revealing personal information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. These emails often appear to be from legitimate sources, such as banks, social media platforms, or online retailers, and may contain urgent requests for the recipient to take action, such as updating their account information or clicking on a link to resolve an issue. However, there are several tell-tale signs that can help you recognise a phishing email.

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Edited by Lynne Hand

What passwords do you choose on the internet? No don’t tell me!  That would be really silly.  I was really asking how you arrive at your choice. Some companies insist on including numbers, some want at least one capital letter, and others insist on the password having at least 8 characters, some require all of the above - a mixture of  letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers.  All of which is why I’d be lost without my little black book, because no matter what they say about not writing down your password, it’s the only way I can possibly remember them all.  To be honest, I would prefer to use just one password, but I have been assured that this isn’t a good idea, as far as security is concerned.