Cyber security experts on hand to offer advice
The event is being organised by UCLan’s Cybercrime Research Unit and Advice Resolution Centre.
UCLan’s Digital Safety Advocate Dr John Dempsey said: “This event is open to anyone who wants to be confident in staying safe online.
“Whether that’s keeping your children cyber safe, protecting yourself from fraud and online scams or learning how to safely use cryptocurrency. The experts are here to help.”
Rory Innes, Founder and CEO of The Cyber Helpline, said: "There are thousands of victims of cybercrime and online harm across Lancashire every month.
"The Cyber Helpline is already providing help to the people from Lancashire, and we would like you to come and meet some of our advisors. Events like this will help you work towards strong online security and privacy, as well as help you recover from any live issues."
Cyber Crime and Security Awareness will take place at the MET, currently situated on the University Square, from 10.00am – 3.00pm on Tuesday 3 October. There is no need to book and people are free to drop in.
For more information email Dr John Dempsey.
People are invited to a free cyber-crime awareness event at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) where experts will be on hand to provide advice.
On Tuesday 3 October Preston’s Mobile Event Tent (MET) will host UCLan’s first ever Cyber Crime and Security Awareness event, featuring a series of drop-in workshops between 10.00am – 3.00pm.
Experts from several organisations, including The Cyber Helpline, North West Cyber Resilience Centre, Northwest Regional Organised Crime Unit and We Fight Fraud, will be on hand to help members of the public become cyber security savvy and learn how to protect themselves from cyber-crime.
"Whether that’s keeping your children cyber safe, protecting yourself from fraud and online scams or learning how to safely use cryptocurrency. The experts are here to help."
— UCLan’s Digital Safety Advocate Dr John Dempsey