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Data breaches at big name brands, like Marks & Spencer and Co-op have been in the news over recent weeks and many people may be worried about how it might affect them.
Co-op has warned that hackers have accessed the names and addresses of 20 million current and former members, although no passwords or financial data has been leaked.
Marks & Spencer has revealed that some personal customer data was stolen in the recent cyber attack, which could include; names and addresses, email and phone numbers and online order history. However, the company states that any banking information accessed is unusable, as full card payment details are not held on its systems. If you are concerned about any data M&S may hold visit: Cyber Incident Update | M&S
If you're worried about your data and want to protect your information and accounts, then visit the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) for advice.
How to spot scams: You should always be cautious with any unsolicited emails, texts or phone calls purporting to be from a well-known brand or retailer.If you suspect an email might be from a scammer, don't click on any links, download any attachments or unsubscribe from the phishing email. When you click on a link in the email, you'll be sent to a spoofed website where you're asked to login, enter your personal or financial details. Unsubscribing from phishing emails confirms to the scammer that the email account is being monitored, and they will continue to contact you.Never reveal your full password, login details, PINs or account numbers.You might also want to keep an eye on your bank accounts and credit file to see if new accounts have been opened in your name. If you spot anything unusual, contact your bank and Action Fraud immediately.For more advice visit: www.herts.police.uk/cyber-fraud To report fraud visit: www.Actionfraud.police.uk |
